September 26, 2024

A Look at the 98th Annual Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy, New York

San Gennaro, ora pro nobis
Mass was celebrated by Monsignor David Cassato
First-class relic of San Gennaro inside Most Precious Blood Church
A first-class relic of San Gennaro is worn by the statue  
The Cross of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George
Members of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George
Members of the Knights of Columbus Color Guard
The feast day procession begins outside Most
Precious Blood Church on Baxter Street
The outdoor shrine to San Gennaro on Mulberry Street
Gianna, John, Mario, and Nicky Boy at the Italian American Emporium
Puppy Love! Nicky Boy and Gianna with Tralfaz
(L) I met Tommy "Cutlets" DeVito. (R) Detail of Caffe Napoli's pizza oven
Our buddy Louis at Caffe Napoli
I had seafood every Wednesday and Friday
I've never eaten so many zeppoli in my life
Our Friends at E. Rossi & Co.
Italian American Future Leaders and friends at Red Sauce Studio
(Above and below) A good time was had by all
John served as MC on Karaoke Night
The ladies sang their hearts out
 As always, the Karaoke Nights drew large crowds
There was fantastic live entertainment every day and night