June 11, 2013

A Look at the 2013 Festa di San Vito, Bensonhurst, Brooklyn

Viva San Vito!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo 
(Above and below) The procession makes its way through the neighborhood from the Congrega San Vito di Ciminna club on 18th Avenue
Little Antonio showing the older members that he has what it takes
The color guard beams with pride
Pausing outside Villabate Bakery
The staff at Villabate came out to show their support 
Arriving for Mass at Saint Domenic's RC Church
A look at the Society standard
Sophia and Antonio outside Saint Domenic's
Departing Saint Domenic's
Dom Quartara and the Society did an excellent job
Back at the club, the celebration continues
A close-up of San Vito
A replica of the famous Santissimo Crocifisso from Ciminna
is prominently displayed inside the club