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Our Lady of Grace hosts Festival of La Madonna

Michael and Abigail Franco hold on tight with friend Gia Bonaminio.

Michael and Abigail Franco hold on tight with friend Gia Bonaminio.

Nick Parascandola brings his great-granddaughter Ariana Barboza around the festival.

Nick Parascandola brings his great-granddaughter Ariana Barboza around the festival.

Sandra and Louis Amalfitano serve up sausage and peppers.

Sandra and Louis Amalfitano serve up sausage and peppers.

High Steppin’ Dance Academy runs a Zumba dance demonstration. The Academy is located at 1428 Hartford Avenue.

High Steppin’ Dance Academy runs a Zumba dance demonstration. The Academy is located at 1428 Hartford Avenue.

Ella Annicelli gets a hand ringing the bell to test her strength.

Ella Annicelli gets a hand ringing the bell to test her strength.

Alicia Burghardt dances for High Steppin’ Dance Academy.

Alicia Burghardt dances for High Steppin’ Dance Academy.

Eric Paulson holds on tight to his daughter, Isabella Paulson, as they make their way down the slide.

Eric Paulson holds on tight to his daughter, Isabella Paulson, as they make their way down the slide.

Nicholas Conover fishes for a keeper at one of the game booths.

Nicholas Conover fishes for a keeper at one of the game booths.

Kaylie Allen leads the way down the slide with her friend Shannon Pistallo.

Kaylie Allen leads the way down the slide with her friend Shannon Pistallo.

Posted Friday, September 14, 2012 11:00 am

The Feast and Festival of La Madonna della Difesa in Johnston took over Sheridan Street last Thursday through Sunday. The festival, organized by Our Lady of Grace Church in Johnston, featured games, rides, live entertainment and, of course, plenty of food. The festivities began with a Holy Triduum in honor of the Madonna.

Sun Rise photos by Doug Learned / douglearnedphotography.com

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