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Evviva Santa Rosalia!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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| Before the procession commences, Fr. Alessandro leads us in prayer |
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| (L) The outdoor chapel on 18th Avenue, between 71st and 72nd Streets. (R) Statuette of la Santuzza, the Little Saint, outside Villabate Bakery |
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| (Above & below) God bless all the participants |
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| Members of the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria SS. Addolorata show their support and dedication to our community |
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| Pio, Enzo, and Angelo |
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| A good time was had by all |
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| The Metropolitan Festival Band |
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| (Above & below) The procession departs the fairground |
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| Devotees sing hymns and pray along the way |
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| Two Sicily pride was on display |
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| (Above & below) The procession wends its way through the neighborhood |
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| Our pal Angelo Timoneri |
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| Members of the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria SS. Addolorata greet Santa Rosalia by the steps of St. Dominic's Church |
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| Inside the recently renovated church |
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| Back at the fairground we enjoyed some games, rides & delicious street fare |
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| We had another fantastic day to explore the fairgrounds |
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| Children of all ages enjoyed the rides |
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| Steaming octopus from Lucy's |
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| Stigghiola from Lucy's |
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| Naturally we made our obligatory stop at Villabate Alba Pasticceria (7001 18th Ave.) for some espresso and baked iris |
