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Taken last May 10th, at Sheraton Newark Hotel during the 30th Santacruzan Ball. I can only recognize two reynas – Maricelle Rodriguez (middle) and Stephanie Cardenas (right).

UPDATE (May 27, 2008) : Video of the event is posted here.

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Original entry: May 23, 2008

Looking for something different this weekend? If you are free this coming Sunday, you can watch the Santa Cruzan procession in Downtown, Jersey City (2nd St. between Manila Ave and Erie St.) at 230PM

The event will actually start at 12PM with street fair and entertainment scheduled until 9PM.

Here are a few pictures from Santa Cruzan last year (May 2007)

* All photos from this entry are from Catholic Action of Mary website.

Read the rest to learn more about Santa Cruzan …

What is Santa Cruzan?

According to wikipedia:

…Flores de Mayo is a Catholic festival held in the Philippines in the month of May. It lasts for a month, and is held in honor of the Virgin Mary. The Santa Cruzan is a parade held on the last day of Flores de Mayo in honor of Reyna Elena.

Flores, from the Spanish word for “flowers,” also known as Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May), Flores de Maria (flowers of Mary) or alay (offering), may refer to the whole Flower Festival celebrated in the month of May in honor of the Virgin Mary…

Here in Jersey City, the organization responsible for this event is called “Catholic Action of Mary.” They are based in downtown, JC; on Third Street. Yearly, they hold this kind of event.

SANTA CRUZAN LINEUP

Reynas (Reyna means “Queen”)

Reyna Elena I – Maricelle Rodriguez
Reyna Elena II – Natasha Bloomberg
Reyna Elena III – Mary Lani Galarza
Reyna De Las Flores – Stephanie Michelle Cardenas
Reyna Emperatriz – Rosario Garcia

Hermanos and Hermanas:

Mr.Zonny and Mrs. Amy Lerum
Mr.Francis and Mrs. Evelyn Sison
Mr. Larry and Mrs. Ditas Miranda
Mr. Andy Franco
Dr. Luz Duque Hammershaimb