Devotions, music and confetti were all part of the Sunday Procession at the 104th Fisherman’s Feast, in honor of the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca. This selection of photos were captured by Gerri Paladino. See more from the 2014 Fisherman’s Feast.
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