Giglio Society of East Harlem — Local services in New York

I was in my stroller. My Nana and Pappa took me to the festa in 1944. I vividly recall that the only lights were strung red and green Christmas lights, since WWII blackout conditions still existed. My dear old Nana bought me a spring-operated sparkler toy--it spun colorful sparks. And my Pappa, Gerardo, bought me a "sectioned" wooden snake toy. It's one of my clearest early memories--and for some reason I recall an elevated...

It is Parr of my Italian heritage and culture . So much fun and love shared by all . A spectacular culteral event that will leave you in awe and admiration through out the entire year . On Sunday , August 14 a group of Italian men and women will lift and dance a Gothic 72' , 2.50 ton Gothic structure complete with Giglio band in honor of our patron St ....

Great festival It was heartwarming to see such connections among the people. The carrying and lifting of the Giglio was phenomenal and especially nice seeing the people coming together to lift and dance the Giglio. The music was festive and the food was excellent I enjoyed my first Giglio Festival...