Metro FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmailCopy Edie Falco and her alpaca By Social Links for Post Staff Report View Author Archive Get author RSS feed Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. Back to Reading Published Oct. 7, 2013, 6:47 a.m. ET 1 of 10 Edie Falco with "Simon," a baby alpaca. Helayne Seidman 2 of 10 Edie Falco and Simon stare at the camera. Helayne Seidman 3 of 10 The Blessing of the Animals is a yearly event at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. Helayne Seidman 4 of 10 Adult alpacas grow to three feet in height - and produce fiber that's used for weaving and knitting. Helayne Seidman 5 of 10 Edie Falco holds Simon as daughter Macy watches on. Helayne Seidman 6 of 10 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 7 of 10 The yearly event features a procession and fair and draws onlookers. Helayne Seidman 8 of 10 Edie Falco is all smiles next to her animal friends. Helayne Seidman 9 of 10 The actress holds close to Simon. Helayne Seidman 10 of 10 The Blessing of the Animals included dogs, birds, rodents, a tortoise and even a bull. Helayne Seidman Up Next Pop-culture inspired Halloween costumes