On Saturday evening, the grounds around St. Anthony’s Church were packed with people. Our Concert started late (not until close to 9:00pm) because of the size of the Candlelight Procession and the length of time it took to complete.
As always we began our Concert with the three National Anthems to honor the Pilgrims from the United States, Canada, and Italy. Usually the crowd explodes with cheers at the first strains of “O Canada” – but this year the applause after “Inno Di Mameli” was overwhelming.
The dance floor stayed crowded all through the second half of our Concert. They danced to everything from Polkas, Tangos, Marches, and Italian Movie Themes. They even did a kick-dance on top of the tables during “New York New York”.
The rain held off until the last few songs of the night and it rained steady as everyone left and we packed up our instruments.
Sunday morning the rain continued on and off all morning and afternoon–yet this was one of the largest processions ever. It extended for almost 4-5 city blocks. The distance was shorter this year and more people seemed to walk it.
The rain didn’t matter – up went the umbrellas and the two Bands played on.
VIVA LA BANDA ROSSA!!
Please click on link below for photos.
St. Cosma-St. Damian Feast Saturday Night Concert
St. Cosma-St. Damian Feast Sunday Morning Procession
St. Cosma-St. Damian Feast Saturday Night Concert
St. Cosma-St. Damian Feast Sunday Morning Procession
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