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