Procaccini, who headed the class's 2006 Reunion Committee and is pictured below conducting the choristers at the event two years ago, is Music Director of Saint Patrick's Church, also in Bridgeport.
This year's rendition is set for Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 3:00, rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, participants move directly across the street into the Circolo Sportivo Building.Bishop William E. Lori of the Diocese of Bridgeport will greet the audience early in the program and local elected officials, including First Selectman Steve Vavrek of Monroe, are expected to attend.
The sing-along is becoming popular, and with the perennial arrival of a "special visitor" (pictured above) from the North Pole, families and their young children have a special incentive to attend. Children of all ages are encouraged to join the chorus when singing popular songs such as "Jingle Bells" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
B.A.C.I.O., Inc., a local non-profit group promoting Italian culture, is the primary sponsor of the event, which was the brainchild of Leonard Paoletta, the group's president and a former mayor of the Park City. He saw the example of a long-standing tradition in Mystic, Connecticut and brought the concept to Fairfield County.The public is invited, and free refreshments are served once the singing is completed. The photo directly above is from last year's event.
Those interested in singing need to contact Tony Procaccini in advance at 718.873.7421 or aprocaccini@juno.com.
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