In recent years, not even a pandemic, a fire or a crumbling building could completely derail St. Rocco’s Festival.
CLEVELAND — For more than a century, Clevelanders on the near west side have been celebrating the patron saint of plagues and pandemics with a festival in his honor. In recent years, not even a modern pandemic, a fire or a crumbling building could completely derail St. Rocco’s Festival.
Friday, the kitchen at St. Rocco was busy with volunteers preparing pastries, pasta, meatballs and other Italian fare. In 2021, pandemic safety was still a high priority. In June of that year, an electrical fire also tore through the ceiling of the hall and gym where the festival was typically held. The parish is hoping construction on its new school building will be finished in time for the 2023 festival. Patrons and volunteers said they plan to continue the tradition, regardless.
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