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Photos: Fort Lee's Oldest Tradition Draws Hundreds

FORT LEE, N.J.– Hundreds of people of all ages lined the street in Fort Lee to celebrate the opening night of the Saint Rocco Society's 87th annual Italian-American Feast.

The Saint Rocco Society is located on Main Street

The Saint Rocco Society is located on Main Street

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Saint Rocco Society members Rocco Palaia, Frank Salassano, Phil Arfuso and Frank Tripodi.

Saint Rocco Society members Rocco Palaia, Frank Salassano, Phil Arfuso and Frank Tripodi.

Photo Credit: Anthony Locicero
Saint Rocco

Saint Rocco

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Comedian Uncle Floyd

Comedian Uncle Floyd

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Serving up Italian favorites

Serving up Italian favorites

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Young Frank as a policeman

Young Frank as a policeman

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Fort Lee Patrolmen Chris Richter and Alan Rivero

Fort Lee Patrolmen Chris Richter and Alan Rivero

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Around and around and around...

Around and around and around...

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"Dunk a Cop"

"Dunk a Cop"

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Making a splash

Making a splash

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Fort Lee Engine Company 1

Fort Lee Engine Company 1

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Fort Lee OEM

Fort Lee OEM

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The sun was shining down on the feast

The sun was shining down on the feast

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Rides, carnival games, a dunk tank and vendors were set up along Main Street, where the Saint Rocco Society is located.

Comedian Uncle Floyd Vivino took the stage to perform his musical routine. 

The feast will carry on through Sunday and cap off with a mass, mortar salute and the carrying of the patron saint statue. 

"Viva San Rocco!" said society Vice President Rocco Palaia

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