Williamsburg celebrates 127th Giglio Feast

The streets of Williamsburg were filled Sunday as hundreds celebrated the 127th Giglio Feast. The 11-day religious festival is a much anticipated tradition started by Italian immigrants. One of

News 12 Staff

Jul 14, 2014, 5:43 PM

Updated 3,837 days ago

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The streets of Williamsburg were filled Sunday as hundreds celebrated the 127th Giglio Feast.
The 11-day religious festival is a much anticipated tradition started by Italian immigrants.
One of the highlights is the "Giglio lift" where more than 250 men recreate the return of Saint Paulinus. 
Mayor Bill de Blasio was in attendance.