August 2, 2017

A Look at the "Best Feast in the East" – The 2017 Feast of Saint Rocco in Glen Cove, New York

Viva San Rocco!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
Scenes from Sunday's Feast Day Mass and procession at the Church of St. Rocco (18 3rd Street) in Glen Cove, New York. 
Devotees pin donations on to the ex-voto laden statue
After Mass, the relic and statue of San Rocco
are presented to the expectant crowd
With much fanfare, the statue is placed on a processional cart
Flag bearers add to the pageantry 
(Above & below) The procession makes its way through the neighborhood
We couldn't have asked for better weather for the procession
Members of the Rosary Society show their support
The Very Reverend Dom Daniel Nash walks with the relic of San Rocco
Devotees venerate the relic
Pilgrims pray and sing hymns in praise of San Rocco
Danny Vecchiano and the Giglio Band
Along the way, locals greet San Rocco and offer donations
After a few hours the procession returns the church