Celebrating the Feast of Sant’Antonio di Padova in New York City

Thursday evening, hundreds gathered at St. Anthony’s Church in New York City to celebrate the Feast of Sant’Antonio di Padova. After Mass, the statue was carried through the bustling streets of Manhattan accompanied by an Italian marching band and devotees singing songs in honor of our glorious patron.

Food stands were selling traditional Italian street fare, but (as is our custom) we had our celebratory meal (pasta alla Genovese) at nearby Song ‘e Napule. For dessert, we returned to the fairgrounds for some late-night zeppole. Evviva Sant’Antonio!