In addition to the photos we previously posted of the San Rocco procession, here are a few video clips of some musical moments. Included is the statue of San Rocco getting ready for the procession along with Portuguese dancing by Rancho Folclorico de Peabody accompanied by the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. Always a highlight is when the band goes into Pizzeria Regina to the shock and awe of visiting customers. The procession was on Sunday afternoon, July 15, 2012 in Boston’s North End.
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just beautiful