The Procession Through Chinatown
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Viva San Rocco!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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See Part 1, Mass and Opening Ceremony, Part 3, The Procession Through Little Italy, and The 2019 San Rocco Triduum
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(L) After Mass, donations are pinned on to the statue. (R) Stephen and Lucia pose with our dear friends from the St. Joseph Society of Lodi, New Jersey |
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The color guard are raring to go |
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These little rascals are all set to pull the cinte, or candle house |
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(Above & below) The procession departs Most Precious Blood Church and Little Italy |
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(Above & below) Making our way through Chinatown |
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A good time was had by all |
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The Cordi family are all smiles |
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We briefly stopped by the Church of the Transfiguration for blessings by Fr. Lo |
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Inside, we visit the statues of San Rocco and the Sacred Heart of Jesus |
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Giorgio and John |
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Vinny and Rocco |
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Matt and Peter |
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(L) The kids did a terrific job conveying the cinte, or candle house. (R) Our friends from the Figli Maria SS. Addolorata show their support |
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(Above & below) Members of the St. Joseph Society of Lodi, New Jersey carried the statue from St. James Church to St. Joseph's Church |
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Andrew enjoys some homemade zeppoli |
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Mrs. Mavrianos showers San Rocco with rose petals outside St. Joseph's Church |
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Paul Tocci and family generously provided beverages for thirsty participants |
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Revelers dance the tarantella outside the old Vanella Funeral Chapel |
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(Above & below) The procession heads back to Little Italy |