Celebrating the 96th Annual Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy, New York

San Gennaro, ora pro nobis

After Mass at the Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood Monday evening, devotees processed the statue of San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, through the bustling streets of Little Italy, New York. Evviva San Gennaro!

(Above & below) The procession slowly makes its way up Mulberry Street

The rain stopped as the procession began

Some vendors jumped at the opportunity to carry the statue

Danny Vecchiano and the Giglio Band

The long weekend leading up to the September 19th feast day was festive and teeming with revelers.

Mike and Achille at the outdoor shrine on Mulberry Street

Partygoers enjoyed the musical stylings of Jimmy Bono-Geany

Throngs of jovial tourists packed the streets of Little Italy for the celebration

Fun-loving ladies dancing the tarantella

John celebrating Napoli's win over Milan on Sunday

Our pals Tony at Umberto's Clam House and Ernest at Ferrara Bakery & Cafe

Just some of the delicious pastries available at Ferrara's

Revelers can beat the heat with some delicious gelato

(L) Window display at E. Rossi & Co. gift shop at 193 Grand Street.
(R) Naturally, I had some zeppole every night 

Chocolate covered cornetto for breakfast

The obligatory sausage and peppers sandwich for lunch

Pizza on no-meat Fridays!!!

Torrone at Vinny's Nut House