A Look at the 2014 Festa di San Rocco in Astoria, Queens

Evviva San Rocco!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo

Last Saturday's (August 30th) Festa di San Rocco in Astoria, Queens was another glorious expression of faith and devotion to Quaglietta’s beloved patron. Revelers gathered from as far as Canada and Italy to participate in the joyous celebration, sponsored by the Societá Gioventú Quagliettana (3704 28th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103). Thank you President Vincenzo Carpinelli and all the members of the society for their hard work and generosity. As always, you did a terrific job. For more on the Societá Gioventú Quagliettana and the Festa di San Rocco in Astoria, Queens please see the links at the bottom of this post.

The color guard leads the parade down 28th Avenue

Vice-treasurer Rocco Fasano, Father Vincent and President Vincenzo Carpinelli 

The ladies carry the candle houses 

Participants bring offerings for the church

Maria, Julia and Jerry show their support

Members take turns carrying San Rocco 

The ladies get their chance to carry San Rocco

The Metropolitan Festival Band

After the Procession members sing a hymn to San Rocco

Devotees pray and offer donations

Father Vincent offers a benediction and blesses the bread 

Afterward we ate together and enjoyed each other's company