July 9, 2013

A Sneak Peek of the 2013 Giglio, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

This year's masterpiece
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
My friends and I made a detour to Williamsburg, Brooklyn today for a sneak peek at this year's giglio. We heard so many rumors about how beautiful the tower is we had to see it for ourselves. Erected on Saturday, it certainly lived up to the hype. It truly is one of the "best ever" built in Brooklyn that I've ever seen. We would like to thank the Giglio Committee for all their hard work and dedication. It is people like them that keep our cherished folk traditions alive.

The 126th Annual Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and San Paolino di Nola starts tomorrow. There will be plenty of food, live entertainment and rides.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel
275 North 8th Street 
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 384-0223
San Paolino
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Event dates:

• Wednesday July 10th — Opening Night and coronation mass, followed by candlelight procession
• Thursday July 11th — First Children's Giglio lift
• Sunday July 14th — Giglio Sunday
• Tuesday July 16th — Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, procession throughout the parish neighborhood
• Wednesday July 17th — Night Lift (rain date: Thursday July 18th)
• Friday July 18th — Second Children's Giglio Lift  
• Sunday July 21st — Old Timers Day
A close-up of the Saints