A statue of St. Theresa, encircled by a floral garland and lifted high above the procession, makes its way through Pelham Bay.

More than 10,000 residents of the Bronx and beyond – from children to students to parents to seniors – flooded St. Theresa Avenue starting on Wednesday, July 26, and straight through the weekend, for the 10th annual St. Theresa Parish Summer Feast.

Feast organizers lead the centerpiece float – bearing a statue of St. Theresa and a symbolic monetary tribute – during the final procession on Sunday, July 30.

Larry Arico of Lucy’s Sausage and Peppers slices another link in preparation for one of the feast’s greatest attractions: the sausage and pepper hero.

Neighborhood icon and annual feast participant Joey Pizza rounds out another perfect pie as hungry feasters line up..

Matthew and Joann Ortiz take a spin on the classic Tea Cup carnival ride.

With the Church of St. Theresa looming behind her, youngster Angelina DeFeo grins and holds on tight during a ride on the carousel.

John Tonsen propels a dart toward his preferred prize at one of about a dozen game booths at the feast.

Grade-schooler Damian Gutierez placed his arm in the hands of tattoo artist Valeie Sandoval during the celebration. Damian decorated his upper arm with a cross.

Ubiquitous neighborhood magician John Turdo whipped out his bag of tricks for the thousands of children who passed through the feast this year.

Parishioners join the procession through Pelham Bay on Sunday, some of them holding up pennants proclaiming tenets of their faith.