Celebrating Italian heritage at St. Rocco

Aug 04, 2025 316

BY: Roksana Amid

The Feast of St. Rocco in Glen Cove marked its 50th anniversary from July 24 to 27, 2025, drawing record-breaking crowds of more than 30,000 visitors to the Church of St. Rocco. The four-day celebration featured homemade Italian cuisine prepared by longtime community volunteers, lively musical performances, carnival rides by Newton Shows, and a traditional Sunday morning procession following Mass.

Festivalgoers enjoyed specialties like sausage and peppers, chicken parmesan, and cannoli inside the beloved Pasta Pavilion, while nightly entertainment added to the festive atmosphere. The City of Glen Cove issued temporary street closures around the church to accommodate the high turnout for the milestone event.

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SOURCE: https://www.liherald.com/

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