This month, Bensonhurst will once again host one of Brooklyn’s most storied traditions. The annual Feast of Santa Rosalia begins Thursday, Aug. 18 on 18th Avenue – aka Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard – from 68th to 75th streets. It will conclude on Sunday, Aug. 28. As usual, the 10-day event, sponsored by the Federation of Italian American Organizations, features rides, music celebrating Italian culture, games for the kids, drinks and food.

This year’s grand marshals for the feast are Louis Coluccio, the owner of A.L.C. Italian Grocery on Third Avenue in Bay Ridge, and Rossella Rago, author of the popular internet cooking show, “Cooking With Nonna”and author of the book, “Cooking with Nonna: Celebrate Food & Family With Over 100 Classic Recipes from Italian Grandmothers”