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Edie Falco and her alpaca

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Edie Falco with "Simon," a baby alpaca.

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Edie Falco and Simon stare at the camera.

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

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Adult alpacas grow to three feet in height - and produce fiber that's used for weaving and knitting.

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Edie Falco holds Simon as daughter Macy watches on.

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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.

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

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Edie Falco is all smiles next to her animal friends.

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The actress holds close to Simon.

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