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Assumption Statue and Lost Traditions | Lexington News
In 1926, Italian-American Catholics in Newport, Kentucky, honored the Feast of the Assumption with a vibrant procession and community celebration, blending faith, heritage, and Roman roots. After acquiring a cherished statue, four men were chosen through auction to carry it through “Spaghetti Knob,” while rain delayed festivities—later rescheduled for a full day of music, food, and fireworks. A century later, while the spectacle endures, many fear the deeper spiritual and cultural meaning has faded, urging us to remember these traditions as expressions of identity, not just entertainment…
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