Bocce, cannoli, and the Italian flag — get ready for a taste of Italy in metro Detroit this weekend as local Italian Americans honor their origins. The Italian Heritage Street Fair is coming to downtown Mount Clemens on Saturday. The free event comes as local communities mark Italian American Heritage Month this October.

Lisa Valerio-Nowc is president of the Columbus Day Celebration Committee, which is hosting the event. All are welcome to come and join in the celebration of Italian-American culture and history, Valerio-Nowc said. The festival will be held Saturday from noon to 9 p.m.