August 22, 2019

Viva San Rocco! A Look at the 130th Annual Feast of St. Rocco in Little Italy, New York (Part 2)

The Procession Through Chinatown
Viva San Rocco!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
(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