ESCA's Fife & Drum Corps Led Procession at St. Andrew's Festival

Today 3-10 p.m. and Sunday 2:30 - 7 p.m. enjoy delicious Italian food and FREE musical entertainment in Historic Wooster Square--St. Andrew Apostle Society club grounds, 515 Chapel St., New Haven. Admission is free!

The opening night of the 119th Annual Saint Andrew Festival began with East Shoreline Catholic Academy’s Fife & Drum Corps leading the procession around historic Wooster Square, followed by a blessing of the festa by Fr. Robert Roy, and the unveiling of the Saint Andrew the Apostle statue by Grace Carrano and Andrew Donarumo. The event will run through Sunday, June 23.

According to legend, on June 27, 1544, the Turkish fleet's attempt to invade Amalfi, Italy, led by the pirate Barbarossa, was foiled by the miracle of Sant’ Adrea Apostolo, known as St. Andrew. Although outnumbered, the Amalfitani gave it their all, praying for a miracle. After, they spotted an elderly man on shore, whittling a stick. Every shaving that fell into the sea created a tempest -- and the storm sank the Turkish vessels. The elderly man was the incarnation of St. Andrew and his remains continue to be safeguarded at the Amalfi cathedral.

Founded on Nov. 1, 1900, the Men’s Society and Ladies Society (founded in 1923) of St. Andrew plays a major role in preserving not only the beautiful and rich culture of the Italian heritage but that of the Amalfitani people--keeping these traditions for future generations to learn about and enjoy!

For further information about the festival: https://www.ssaanewhaven.com