Massapequa Giglio Association
The mission of The Massapequa Giglio Association and Paranza Lupo is to ensure our 1,600 year old religious Festival of dancing the Giglio in honor of San Paolino di Nola is sustained in accordance with the traditions passed on to us by our ancestors as we strive to continue with the same spirit for future generations.
Our partnership with the Nola/New York Club in Italy enables us to maintain close ties to our roots.
In order to accomplish our mission, every year we welcome all those who share in our passion and love for this tradition to join the Paranza Lupo in our celebration of the Festa del Giglio.
The Giglio Build
The Giglio is a large, intricately decorated structure made of wood and/or metal and adorned with elaborate floral arrangements.
The Giglio structure is typically 80 feet tall and weighs close to 3 tons without the band or additional weight. With the band and equipment the Giglio can weight up to 6 tons or 12,000 pounds.
Click the button below to see how the Massapequa Giglio is created for each year’s annual Giglio Feast.
The Giglio Lift
The Giglio lift is the ceremonial process of lifting and carrying the structure through the festival.
It is a significant cultural tradition that involves teamwork, strength, and devotion, highlighting the importance of communal participation in the celebration.
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Massapequa Giglio Sponsors
We are proud to have the following sponsors support the Massapequa Giglio Association Annual Festa del Giglio, making it the top Long Island Italian Festival.
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