Famous dancing Giglio procession held in Brooklyn, prayers dedicated to COVID victims

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Famous dancing Giglio procession held in Brooklyn
Famous dancing Giglio procession held in BrooklynThe famous annual Giglio procession was held on Sunday in Brooklyn, with prayers dedicated to those who died from COVID-19.

WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn (WABC) -- The famous annual Giglio procession was held on Sunday in Brooklyn, with prayers dedicated to those who died from COVID-19.

The first Dancing of the Giglio and boat parade were held outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Williamsburg.

The seven-story Giglio structure was hoisted and carried by more than 100 dancing and marching men in a tradition brought to Brooklyn by Italian immigrants.

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