Photos: 33rd Filipino Santacruzan 2011 in Downtown Jersey City

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On May 29, 2011, Filipinos in Jersey City gathered in Downtown, Jersey City for the 33rd Annual Santacruzan and Street Fair to honor The Blessed Virgin Mary. The event started at 10AM with street fair, but the highlight was the Santacruzan Procession – a religious parade celebrating the month of May — Virgin Mary’s month.

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33rd Annual Santacruzan and Street Fair in Jersey City

This Sunday is the 33rd Santacruzan 2011 / Flores de Mayo and Street Fair. The annual celebration – organized by Catholic Action of Mary (CAM) in partnership with Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League (PACCAL) – is an “all-day” festivities with entertainment following the Holy Mass and procession.

33rd Santacruzan / Flores de Mayo & Street Fair 2011
When: May 29, 2011 Sunday
Where: Manila Ave & Second St. Jersey City NJ
Schedule of Activities: Street Fair – 10am – 9pm
Mass – 2:30 pm at St. Mary’s Church (Second & Erie Sts.) the Procession to follow immediately after Mass.
Performances – 12-2:30pm & 5-9pm youth dance at Marian Hall following performances until 11pm
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Tsunami Alert in the Philippines after massive 8.9 earthquake in Japan

PHIVOLCS has issued a Tsunami Alert Level 2 for coastal areas facing the Pacific Ocean after a powerful 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit north-eastern Japan (March 11, 2011). The first tsunami waves are expected to arrive the coast between 5PM and 7PM Philippine time.

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Vera, Odon, Filipino Idols 2010

April Vera, 25, a working student from northern New Jersey is the new Filipino Idol (Adult Category). Singing “Flat on the Floor” by Carrie Underwood, Vera captivated the crowd and the judges, by her dynamic style.

Out of six finalists, Vera was triumphant also because of the song she chose. The judges commended her especially her strong voice and stage presence. When yours truly asked why she picked the song, she said it matches her strong voice, and “I simply love it!” she said. (ed. Sounds like she really knew her strengths)

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Photos: 20th Philippine-American Friendship Day Parade

Actress Rhian Ramos blowing bubbles on their float. With her are co-actors Mark Herras and Kris Bernal (both not in the pic)

[UPDATE 11:45PM] All photos are in. Enjoy!

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Young Filipino actors/actresses from GMA-7 station starred the 20th Philippine-American Friendship Day Parade organized by Philippine-American Friendship Committee (PAFCOM).

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