Evviva Sant'Anna! Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
The elaborate high altar in St. Ann's Church (704 Jefferson St.) |
(Above & below) After Mass, the Holy Name Society present St. Ann to the expectant crowd |
(Above & below) The procession wends its way through Hoboken |
The color guard lead the procession |
Members of the Padre Pio Prayer Group show their support |
The John Duke Band |
Members of the St. Ann's Guild take turns pulling the statue |
(Above & below) Shrines dedicated to Sant'Anna were erected along the procession route |
Failla Memorial Home generously gave participants sandwiches, pastries, watermelon and cold water |
The Madonna Dei Martiri Society generously offered participants some delicious focaccia and much-needed cold water |
(L) Generous locals offer cold water to participants. (R) San Giacomo greets Sant'Anna outside the Monte San Giacomo clubhouse |
The procession makes a pit stop at the Monte San Giacomo clubhouse |
Inside, participants are treated to delicious roast beef and pepper sandwiches |
San Giacomo joins the celebration |
Over five hours in the streets, Saint Ann is returned to the church |
The statues are carried to the sanctuary |
Sant'Anna and San Giacomo are placed before the altar |
The party was just getting started back at the Monte San Giacomo Club |