The Consul General of Italy in Boston Nicola De Santis and the October as Italian Heritage Month Committee cordially invite you to attend the 17th Anniversary of October as Italian Heritage Month. Friday September 30th, 2016 at 6 PM sharp. State House, 3rd Floor - House of Representatives - 24 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts

Master of Ceremonies - Hon. Robert De Leo, House Speaker. The Proclamation will be read by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. All are welcome to attend. Several prominent Italian Americans will be honored for their contributions, and scholarships will be presented to deserving students. Musical entertainment and refreshments after the ceremony. Guests are asked to arrive by 5:30 pm and enter the House Chambers by 6 pm sharp. This yearly event is an important tradition in Massachusetts and we hope you will join us to celebrate October as Italian Heritage Month.

Source: Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts