August 13, 2019

Viva San Rocco! A Look at the 90th Annual Feast of Saint Rocco in Fort Lee, New Jersey

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