Before the procession the statue is placed on a large litter outside the clubhouse Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
Scenes from Sunday’s 90th Annual Feast of St. Rocco in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
The society's chapel boasts two large statues of San Rocco |
(L) Votive candles and antique society standard. (R) The statue of San Rocco is presented to the expectant crowd |
Devotees gather around the clubhouse |
Participants salute the flag during the National Anthem |
The procession departs the fairgrounds |
We couldn't have asked for a better day |
Children take turns carrying the society banner |
The color guard proudly fly the flags |
Wending our way through the streets of Fort Lee |
(Above & below) Along the procession route, we stopped to honor the memory of deceased society members |
(Above & below) The first of three sprints with the statue |
Our pals Phil Arfuso and Stephen LaRocca |
A long streamer of money is wrapped around the statue |
Members of the San Rocco Society of NYC were given an enviable opportunity to help carry the statue |
Sprinting down Main St. towards Fort Lee Municipal Court |
Honoring the fallen soldiers of Fort Lee outside the courthouse |
The Tony Neglia Band |
(Above & below) After a several hours, the procession came to a rousing finish with a dramatic dash through the fair grounds |
Back at the chapel, confetti canons and cheers greet the marchers |
Afterward, revelers enjoyed a wide variety of food, music, games and rides |