Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 18, 2023 93rd Annual St. Rocco Festival three days of feasting and fun By Tara Vocino T he 93rd Annual St. Rocco Festival this past weekend along Pearl Street benefited high school scholarships, food banks and the Golden Tornadoes Club. Shown from left to right: Nick Peladeau, Kristina Kisthart and Ryan Schofield said it’s their favorite block party of the year. St. Rocco Society President Joyce Mover and Mayor Gary Christenson waved along the route. Cheryl and Leo Valente watched Sea Breeze and Steve Savio perform. Miana, 16, Salvatore, 16, Luciano, 13, and Serafina Ales, 9, whose parents got married at St. Peter’s Parish, like to see family at the feast. Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora and his son, Mariano, sold pretzels. Charlize Silvestrino, whose grandfather Rocco Girolamo was a St. Rocco Society member, carried on her grandfather’s legacy; she is pictured with her friend Sam Rajesh (at right). State Rep. Paul Donato during the National Anthem Former St. Rocco Society President Steven Ultrino, who is a state representative, and Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe
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