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Evviva Santa Fortunata!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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| The two day celebration, full of pomp and pageantry, began at the society clubhouse (7702 17th Ave.) in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn |
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| Devotees offer donations |
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| A prayer before the procession |
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| The Color Guard led the way down 77th Street |
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| Vincent and Ciro have the great honor of carrying the society's standards |
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| Society women display the banner |
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| Flowers spell out Santa Fortunata |
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| (Above & below) Decked out in their colorful raiment, participants reenact the life and martyrdom of Santa Fortunata |
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| The Tony Neglia Band |
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| President Ciro Quattrocchi (right) enjoying the festivities |
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| Devotees pull the vara with Santa Fortunata through the neighborhood |
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| A good time was had by all |
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| The procession makes its way through the neighborhood |
