18th Avenue gets the party started

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A young girl helps out at a food stand. Photos courtesy of Paul R. Gordon

A big crowd came out Aug. 17 for the opening night of the annual Feast of Santa Rosalia on 18th Avenue between 68th Street and Bay Ridge Parkway.

Visitors enjoyed rides, shopping, carnival games, live music and – of course – food.

The Feast of Santa Rosalia is in full swing. Photos courtesy of Paul R. Gordon

“The feast provides a wonderful place for families to make memories and enjoy one of New York’s great neighborhoods,” said WCBS-TV reporter Tony Aiello, this year’s grand marshal and a native Sicilian.

Photos courtesy of Paul R. Gordon

The celebration, which ends Aug. 27, is named after the patron saint of Palermo, Sicily.

The feast is named for the patron saint of Palermo. Photos courtesy of Paul R. Gordon
Musicians perform on the first night. Photos courtesy of Paul R. Gordon
Crazy Cabs is one of many rides on the avenue. Photos courtesy of Paul R. Gordon
The feast offers plenty of sweets. Photos courtesy of Paul R. Gordon
A carnival game vendor waves hello. Photos courtesy of Paul R. Gordon
Dinner is served. Photos courtesy of Paul R. Gordon
Photos courtesy of Paul R. Gordon

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