The Procession
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Viva San Rocco!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
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| The statue of San Rocco is presented to the expectant crowd |
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| Crucifer and Color Guard lead the way |
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| The Tony Neglia Band |
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| The procession makes its way through the streets of Fort Lee |
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| The first of three sprints with the statue |
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| (L) Stephen LaRocca, President of the San Rocco Society of Potenza, New York, with Salvatore Zuccaro, President of the San Ciro Society of Garfield, New Jersey. (R) Locals generously offered participants wine and cold water |
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| In celebration, young ladies release balloons into the air |
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| A long streamer of money is wrapped around the statue |
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A TREMENDOUS HONOR: Members of the San Rocco Society of NYC
were given an enviable opportunity to help carry the statue |
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| Sprinting down Main St. towards Fort Lee Municipal Court |
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| Honoring the fallen soldiers of Fort Lee outside the courthouse |
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| Members of the Fort Lee NJ Police Department perform a three-volley gun salute |
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| (Above & below) The ladies get their chance to carry our beloved patron |
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| ...and they make it look easy |
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| Stopping by Engine Co. #1, we showed the fire department our appreciation |
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After a several hours, the procession came to a rousing finish
with a dramatic dash through the fair grounds |
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| To the delight of the crowd, our glorious patron is raised to the sky |
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| Back at the chapel, cheers and confetti canons greet the marchers |
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| Afterward, revelers enjoyed a wide variety of food, music, games and rides |
