June 17, 2014

A Look at the 2014 Giglio di Sant’Antonio in the Bronx

"Dancing the giglio" outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
What a difference a day makes. Friday’s thunderstorms were long gone without a trace, giving us ideal weather conditions for Saturday’s giglio lift outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Belmont, Little Italy of the Bronx (627 East 187 Street, The Bronx 10458). Celebrants came from far and wide to partake in the celebration, including a large contingent of lifters (paranza) from Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This year's giglio paid homage to Sant'Antonio, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and San Paolino, Bishop of Nola.
Full steam ahead
(Above and below) The paranza at work
Detail of San Paolino on the giglio
Hurts so good
The excitement of the giglio spans generations
Veteran lifters Dom and Frank
Years of lifting has left its mark
The Giglio Band 
Joe Peluso sang a heartfelt rendition of Ave Maria 
Festive facade of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
A sea of support
Marching with purpose 
Sant'Antonio inside OLMC