Rose Tree Park was under a sea of green-white-red and red-white-blue on June 5 as flags of both Italy and United States fluttered in the wind and welcomed thousands of people to the 12th annual Italian American Heritage Festival in Upper Providence, PA.

The cultural celebration of family, friends, food and fun featured Italian personalities, authors and artists, an Italian car show, vendors, displays of interest, games for adults and children, a bocce tournament, Italian music and dancers and continuous professional entertainment, with something for every age and interest. Musical headliners included Fulvio and Sal, The Singing DJs, and The Tre Peperoni. Actress Mary Lou Koch and Italian radio personality Melissa Cannavo-Marino were the emcees.