The Procession Through Chinatown
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
(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 |
The color guard are raring to go |
These little rascals are all set to pull the cinte, or candle house |
(Above & below) The procession departs Most Precious Blood Church and Little Italy |
(Above & below) Making our way through Chinatown |
A good time was had by all |
The Cordi family are all smiles |
We briefly stopped by the Church of the Transfiguration for blessings by Fr. Lo |
Inside, we visit the statues of San Rocco and the Sacred Heart of Jesus |
Giorgio and John |
Vinny and Rocco |
Matt and Peter |
(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 |
(Above & below) Members of the St. Joseph Society of Lodi, New Jersey carried the statue from St. James Church to St. Joseph's Church |
Andrew enjoys some homemade zeppoli |
Mrs. Mavrianos showers San Rocco with rose petals outside St. Joseph's Church |
Paul Tocci and family generously provided beverages for thirsty participants |
Revelers dance the tarantella outside the old Vanella Funeral Chapel |
(Above & below) The procession heads back to Little Italy |