The Giglio di Sant’Antonio Photos courtesy of Bobby Maida |
Thank you Bobby Maida for sharing your wonderful photos of the Giglio Feast of Sant’Antonio in East Harlem (Aug. 9th). As always, they’re picture perfect and beautiful. Viva Sant’Antonio!
Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer declared Sunday, August 9, 2015 "Dance of the Giglio Day" |
After Mass, members of the Giglio Society of East Harlem carry
Saint Anthony to the outdoor chapel
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Dancing the giglio down Pleasant Avenue |
(Left and right) The Giglio Girls kept the party rolling |
The giglio is carried to historic Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church |
The paranza (lifters) show their devotion |
The giglio makes its way down E 115th Street |
Tenor Jimmy Alleva and the Danny Vecchiano Giglio Band |
(Above and below) A great time was had by all |
Our pal Bobby gets his shot at the helm |