Sunday
, October 6th, 12:30PM-3:300PM Afternoon Fair for
The 35th Annual Feast of St. Francis Blessing of the Animals at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue and 112th Street. St. Francis of Assisi's love of all animals is reflected in the annual October event that blesses all creatures big and small at St. John the Divine. The cathedral ceremony and animal procession
will not take place this year because of ongoing renovations but the public fair in the courtyard will continue the tradtion.
All people and pets are encouraged to dress as their favorite animal in honor of Saint Francis.
The day will feature activities for kids of all ages, appearances by the Mettawee River Dance Theatre, food trucks, pet adoption agencies, and more! Priests will be available to bless pets for the duration of the Fair.
At 2:00pm, the Great Animal Costume Parade will commence and all in costume will invited to circle the Cathedral grounds showcasing their fantastic animal costumes to the community, culminating in a ceremony awarding prizes in one of our 7 categories and celebrating Best In Show!
Get more details on the cathedral site:
LINK
HarlemBespoke.com 2019
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