June is just around the corner and that means feast and festival season will soon be underway. Check out these offerings at local parishes in the diocese:
Make your way to Whitestone for the sixth annual carnival at St. Luke’s Church, June 2-5. This family-friendly fair features live bands and entertainment, rides and games, food and raffles on June 2, 5-10 p.m.; June 3, 5-11 p.m.; June 4, 2-11 p.m. and June 5, 2-10 p.m. in the schoolyard.
For details about ads, sponsorships or general inquiries, email SLCarnival11357@gmail.com.
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Bellerose residents have been waiting all year for the 37th annual Gregorian Festival, June 16-26 at St. Gregory the Great parish.
The 11-day event features amusement rides for all ages, gourmet dishes and traditional fare, live entertainment, theme nights and family fun. The schedule is as follows: June 16: Opening Night Parade; June 17-19: Irish Nights; June 20: Rock-n-Roll/Filipino/Pay One Price Rides (P.O.P.) Night; June 21: Polish and P.O.P. Night; June 22-23: German and P.O.P. Nights; June 24-25: Italian Nights; and June 26: 12:30 p.m. Mass in honor of St. Gregory and Italian Night follows.
Festival hours are 7-11 p.m. every night. For details or sponsorships, call 347-3707 or visit sgtgfestival.com.
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Red Hook may be home to Ikea, but skip the shopping trip and head to nearby Visitation B.V.M. Church for a Carnival Fundraiser, June 11 to benefit the parish. Starting at 11 a.m., enjoy a day brimming with music, games, food and rides. Get there early because the fun will wind down by 6 p.m. Vendors tables still available at a cost of $40 (bring your own table). For more information, call 624-1572.
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A much-loved saint will be cause for celebration in Bensonhurst at the St. Anthony Feast and Bazaar at St. Athanasius Church, June 8-13. From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night, this indoor-outdoor event will feature rides, music, games, prizes, raffles, an arcade and food, of course. Vendor tables are available. Call Margaret at 201-206-6659. For general information, call 236-0124.
