Historic Bamonte’s Restaurant has been part of Williamsburg’s Italian-American heritage for more than a century, carrying on cherished traditions after the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel concludes.
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Rooted in Tradition: Generations Keep the Spirit of the Giglio Alive in Williamsburg
Every year in July for 138 years, the streets outside the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel come alive with music, Italian pride, and faith as thousands gather for one of New York’s most beloved cultural celebrations: the Dancing of the Giglio.
OLMC Festival Returns to Williamsburg, Opening Night Mass a Prelude to Famed Giglio Procession
Celebrations are underway for the 136th annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast, a 12-day festival in gratitude to the Virgin Mary.
Mural of Williamsburg and Mt. Carmel Feast Graces Parish Hall
Turn left at the bottom of the steps of Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s St. Paulinus Hall in Williamsburg and your eyes are filled with a colorful mural celebrating this Brooklyn neighborhood and the return of the parish’s annual Giglio Feast.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast is Underway
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast — a beloved Williamsburg tradition featuring 12 days of fun, food, rides, music, and tributes to an Italian saint — has begun.
Only in Print: Parish Unites to Celebrate Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Parishioners of the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel proudly celebrated the feast day of Our Lady by taking part in a procession with her statue through the streets of Williamsburg.