The month of July is a very special time in the life of the neighborhood.  It kicks off with the Fourth of July whereby we celebrate being Americans — Italian-style.  In the 1950s and ‘60s it was with pasta, and sausage and pepper sandwiches.  Hot dogs and hamburgers only came into fashion in the 1970s.

It is also the feast of the local Catholic Church where for five days everyone in the neighborhood comes together to celebrate their heritage, raise money for the church and honor the patron of our church, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The best day was always Sunday, the last day of the Feast.  After Mass there was a procession with flower girls, altar boys, priests, nuns, and the various societies: Sacred Heart, St. Agnes and Holy Name.