Closing Bell: Giglio Fest
Here’s one of the You Tube vids of yesterday’s Giglio festival in Williamsburg. The person who uploaded the footage writes, “Forget the hipster B.S. – the highlight of the year in Williamsburg Brooklyn is the OLMC Feast of the Giglio! In an over 100 year tradition honoring San Paolino, a nearly five story statue is…
Here’s one of the You Tube vids of yesterday’s Giglio festival in Williamsburg. The person who uploaded the footage writes, “Forget the hipster B.S. – the highlight of the year in Williamsburg Brooklyn is the OLMC Feast of the Giglio! In an over 100 year tradition honoring San Paolino, a nearly five story statue is danced on the streets by a small army of men.”
Giglio 2008 [You Tube]
great for kids. the rides are terrific.
One of my favorite Williamsburg things. I hope it never goes away.