The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast in Williamsburg is a centuries-old Italian tradition drawing thousands annually, centered around a 72-foot, four-ton statue called the Giglio. Initiated in 1887, this event honors Saint Paolino and originates from a 1,500-year-old custom brought by Italian immigrants. The statue is carried through the streets by a team of 120 'lifters', a physically demanding task that is part joy and part penance. The feast has been increasingly popular, reflecting growing attendance each year.
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast has drawn hundreds of thousands for over a century, featuring the Giglio, a four-ton, 72-foot statue carried by 120 'lifters'.
The dancing of the colossal Giglio began in Williamsburg in 1887, honoring Saint Paolino and continuing a 1,500-year-old tradition from Italian immigrants.
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