Apr. 25, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud
Members of the Italian-American community in Ridgewood held their annual Good Friday procession on the evening of April 18, continuing a decades-long tradition that brings together religious and cultural groups from across the borough.
The procession began at 7 p.m. at the corner of Forest Avenue and Palmetto Street, outside the headquarters of the Associazione Concordia Partanna, located at 66-23 Forest Ave. Participants walked through the neighborhood toward Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church, honoring the solemn observance of Good Friday with prayers and hymns along the route.
The event was organized by the Associazione Cattolica Miraculous Medal in collaboration with La Concordia Partanna and the Associazione Maria SS. Del Balzo di Bisacquino—three cultural and religious organizations representing Sicilian-American heritage in New York City.