There was a lot of “mangia, mangia” on the afternoon of June 4 in Rose Tree Park when the 13th annual Italian American Heritage Festival attracted thousands of guests hoping to get a taste of all things Italian.

Under beautiful sunny skies and with Italian spices wafting through the air, dozens of food vendors served pasta, meatballs, pizza and other Italian and American favorites, as well as desserts featuring everything from homemade gelato and espresso to cannoli, tiramisu and zeppole.