August 28, 2019

Evviva Santa Rosalia! A Look at the 43rd Annual Feast of Santa Rosalia in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn (Part 1)

Weeknight Veneration and Street Fare
Festive street lights line the Avenue
Photo by New York Scugnizzo
See part 2
The outdoor chapel on 18th Avenue, between 71st and 72nd Streets
(Above & below) The chapel is adorned with flowers  
Marino watches over la Santuzza, the Little Saint
Our dear friends Angelo and Stephen
(L) Venerating our beloved patroness. (R) A grim detail of the statue
(Above & below) I never miss an opportunity
to enjoy Lucy's hot peppers and 
stigghiola
Sfincione, Sicilian focaccia topped with tomatoes, onions and anchovies
After saying our prayers and dinner, we explored the festive fairgrounds