I was lifting the #GIGLIO with 100 men at the annual Lady of Mt .Carmel Feast in North Williamsburg helping to keep this Italian American tradition alive. It is a 4 ton Statue which is 6 stories high | Curtis Sliwa

Nothing like the East Harlem’s Saint Giglio feast 🌟 A joyful celebration of tradition, culture, and community. 💚❤️🤍 The Giglio Feast celebrates the joyous homecoming of Saint Paolino di Nola, the town’s patron. According to legend, around 410 CE the town of Nola was overrun by North African pirates, who abducted many young man to be forced into slavery. #SaintGiglioFest #EastHarlemVibes #italianamerican #catholic #romancatholic @east_harlem_giglio #nyc #harlem #pattyandpatty #italiansdoitbett

This year at the East Harlem Giglio Festival, we made time for a pilgrimage to Patsy’s—Madonna! 🍕 The Bianco slice stole the show: fresh ricotta, fresh garlic, roasted red peppers, and oregano. One bite and… to die for. | Patty and Patty