Edie Falco and her alpaca

Oct 7, 2013

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Edie Falco with “Simon,” a baby alpaca. Helayne Seidman

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Edie Falco and Simon stare at the camera. Helayne Seidman

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The Blessing of the Animals is a yearly event at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. Helayne Seidman

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Adult alpacas grow to three feet in height – and produce fiber that’s used for weaving and knitting. Helayne Seidman

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Edie Falco holds Simon as daughter Macy watches on. Helayne Seidman

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Edie Falco has participated in the Blessing of the Animals in the past. In 2011, she appeared at the event holding a kangaroo. Helayne Seidman

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The yearly event features a procession and fair and draws onlookers. Helayne Seidman

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Edie Falco is all smiles next to her animal friends. Helayne Seidman

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The actress holds close to Simon. Helayne Seidman

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The Blessing of the Animals included dogs, birds, rodents, a tortoise and even a bull. Helayne Seidman

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