Celebrating the Patroness of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, Reggio Calabria
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Evviva Maria!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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| After Mass, the statue is placed on the vara |
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| Devotees pin donations on to the statue |
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| Departing the fairgrounds |
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| Three cuties hitch a ride |
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| Like us, this was the Giglio Band's second feast of the day |
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| It's always great to see Rev. Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello and our good friends from the Gioiosa Ionica Society |
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| After a couple of hours, we saunter back to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church |
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After the procession, members of the Gioiosa Marina Social Club
pose for a picture with Bishop Paul Sanchez
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| Our Lady in front of the church |
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| As the sun went down, revelers turn up in huge numbers |
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| Some sausage and peppers for dinner |
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| What better way to end the night than with some sweet zeppole? |
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| The festivities continued into the night |
