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.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast
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.