For 139 years, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has been the heart of an Italian-American tradition – the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast, featuring the world famous Dancing of the Giglio.
It’s a celebration of faith, culture and family tradition spanning 12 days and nights, from July 8th to July 19th, where the streets are filled with revelers enjoying this centuries-old tradition. There’s lots of food, games, rides and nightly entertainment – and it all takes place surrounding the Shrine Church of our Lady of Mount Carmel.
The feast has a rich history – immigrants from Southern Italy brought their cherished celebrations to their new home in America, and it’s been celebrated every year since 1887. The feast’s centerpiece is the towering Giglio — standing over 70 feet tall and adorned with flowers, saints and angels — carried through the streets by over 100 men.
There’s still time to visit the feast, enjoy some Italian food and catch some great nightly entertainment. Visit olmcfeast.com for more information.
Photos by Alessandro Marra Jr.
