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Viva San Rocco!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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| Devotees pin donations on to the ex-voto laden statue |
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| After Mass, the relic and statue of San Rocco are presented to the expectant crowd |
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| With much fanfare, the statue is placed on a processional cart |
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| Flag bearers add to the pageantry |
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| (Above & below) The procession makes its way through the neighborhood |
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| We couldn't have asked for better weather for the procession |
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| Members of the Rosary Society show their support |
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| The Very Reverend Dom Daniel Nash walks with the relic of San Rocco |
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| Devotees venerate the relic |
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| Pilgrims pray and sing hymns in praise of San Rocco |
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| Danny Vecchiano and the Giglio Band |
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| Along the way, locals greet San Rocco and offer donations |
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| After a few hours the procession returns the church |
