London, UK. 22nd July 2018. The historic procession takes place every year in London's Clerkenwell from St Peter's Italian Church. Three white doves are released and statues of saints, banners and religious paintings are carried around the neighbourhood as well as various floats and walking groups in Italian and Biblical costumes and the clergy and congregation who follow behind them. The annual procession in Honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has been taking place since it was given special permission in 1883. There is also an Italian festival or Sagra with food, drink and dancing in nearby
London, UK. 22nd July 2018. The historic procession takes place every year in London's Clerkenwell from St Peter's Italian Church. Three white doves are released and statues of saints, banners and religious paintings are carried around the neighbourhood as well as various floats and walking groups in Italian and Biblical costumes and the clergy and congregation who follow behind them. The annual procession in Honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has been taking place since it was given special permission in 1883. There is also an Italian festival or Sagra with food, drink and dancing in nearby streets. Peter Marshall/Alamy Live News
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