Santacruzan is one the most popular traditions in the Philippines. It is a parade during the month of May which is also known as Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May), a festival honoring the Virgin Mary.
In the Philippines, the Santacruzan parades last for a month, with different Hermanas/Hermanos and Reynas for each night. Here in Jersey City, though, the festival only lasts for a day, with various activities and festivities before the grand finale (procession).
So if you’re a long time Filipino resident here in Jersey City, you probably know about this event already. First-time Pinoys here, make sure you don’t miss the fun! Mark your calendar for the 31st Annual Santacruzan and Street Fair – May 24, 2009. Details below.
31st Annual Santacruzan 2009 and Street Fair
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2009
Where: Second St. btwn Manila Ave. and Marin Blvd., Jersey City, New Jersey
Sponsors: The Catholic Action of Mary (CAM), Resurrection Parish in association with Pan-American Concerned Citizen Action League (PACCAL)
SCHEDULE:
Street Fair – 10am – 9pm
Performances – 12pm – 9pm
Mass at St. Mary’s Church – 2:30pm (Second St. corner of Erie St.)
Santacruzan Procession – 4:30pm
Full press release inside this post…
FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Joey Mayo
E-mail: josemmayonyc@aol.com
Phone: (917) 656-9443 Cell
31st ANNUAL SANTACRUZAN & STREET FAIR 2009 in Jersey City
The Catholic Action of Mary (CAM) will hold the 31st Annual Santacruzan in Jersey City on Sunday, May 24, 2009. CAM, in cooperation with Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc. ( PACCAL) is celebrating with a street fair, announced Ledy Almadin, Santacruzan 2009 Chairperson.
The 2009 Santacruzan Street Fair will be an all day event complete with flea market type vendors, food concessions, booths for non-profit organizations, businesses and sponsors. The Street Fair will be located on Second St. between Erie St. & Marin Blvd., Jersey City and will start from 10 am to 9 pm.
The highlight of the day is the Religious Procession and the traditional celebration of the Santacruzan with the Hermanos & Hermanas Mayores, the Reyna Elenas and Sagalas. There will be a mass at St. Mary’s Church, Second St. corner of Erie St., Jersey City at 2 pm and the procession follows immediately after the mass.
On stage performances which start from 12 noon till 9 pm will feature local youth talents, live bands, performers, vocalists, cultural and modern dance troops. The event is expected to be amongst the largest assembly of Filipinos of all ages in the Northeast USA.
To participate, contact:
31st Annual Santacruzan 2009 Street Fair
Sponsors and Vendors: Joey Mayo – 917 656 9443
Performers: Maximilian Cristobal – 551 998 8467
Sagalas and Escorts: Carol Dorico – 201 798 7893
Damas, Flower Girls and Angels: Misty Tolentino – 201 792 5371
31st Santacruzan line up
Reynas:
Reynas standing - left to right - Carolyn Nguyen Vu, Feminina Garcia Bloomberg; Sitting - left to right - Leona Vidamaria Vivas Ramos, Hannacrista Diaz Elarmo, Leona Vidamaria Vivas Ramos
RE I – Hannacrista Diaz Elarmo
RE II – Leona Vidamaria Vivas Ramos
RE III – Amanda Nicole Ocampo
Reyna Delas Flores – Carolyn Nguyen Vu
Reyna Emperatriz – Feminina Garcia Bloomberg
Hermanos y Hermanas Mayor: Jean Daniel, Lydia Dapito, Diwata Macuja and Rolando Macuja
Standing - left to right - Diwata Macuja, Lydia Dapito, Jean Daniel; Sitting - Rolando Macuja
SANTACRUZAN PROCESSION ROUTE:
- From St. Mary’s Church on Second St. going east towards Manila Avenue,
- Turn right on Manila Avenue going south towards First St.
- Turn right on First Street going west towards Erie St.,
- Turn right on Erie Street going north all the way towards Ninth St.
- Turn right on Ninth St. going east towards Manila Ave.
- Turn right on Manila Ave. going south all the way towards Second St.
- Turn right on Second St. and back to St. Mary’s Church.
I would like to inquire of how to participate for the Santracruzan parade for my daugther Victoria 11yrs old
To participate in Santacruzan Contact for the following:
Sagalas, Escorts – Carol Dorico – 201-798-7893
Damas, Flower Girls, Angels – Misty Tolentino – 201-792-5371
Street Fair Vendors (non-food only) and Performers – Joey Mayo – 917-656-9443
(10 x10 vendor spaces are only $50)
for any other information please email us at catholicactionofmary@yahoo.com
Hello,… I am writing to you for some information on participating in the 2010 Santa Cruzan Parade. I was Banderada Philipina along w/ my cousin 3 yrs in a row approximately 1989-1991 My daughter will be 5 this July & I would like for her to walk in the parade if there are any openings. Also my sister who is 13 next month would like to participate.. please contact me daizey116@yahoo.com or you can call my house @ 201-443-2173 …. thank you !
Hi Jennifer,
To participate in Santacruzan 2010, contact the following:
Sagalas, Escorts – Carol Dorico – 201-798-7893
Damas, Flower Girls, Angels – Misty Tolentino – 201-792-5371
Street Fair Vendors (non-food only) and Performers – Joey Mayo – 917-656-9443
(10 x10 vendor spaces are only $50)
for any other information , you can email them at catholicactionofmary@yahoo.com
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