The New York Racing Association, Inc. has invited the American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, again this year, to join them at Italian-American Day at Saratoga Race Course for, Italian-American Day, Wednesday, August 19th, 11:00-5:00. The day-long festivities will include Italian music, dance, entertainment, crafts and food in the Saratoga Pavilion.

Entertainment has been scheduled, to include: Ralph Carmine Brooks, strolling accordion player, greeting visitors at the grandstand and clubhouse entrances; dancers under the direction of choreographer, Louise Giuliano, performing the traditional Italian folk dance, the Tarantella; Singers Brian DiGuiseppe and Christina Catalano Pizzino; and Umberto Palmieri, on Guitar w/old Neapolitan songs.

Traditional Italian food- will also be available in the Saratoga Pavilion, including:-meatball, sausage and peppers, eggplant parm, chicken parm. Let us not forget the best traditional Italian desserts, cannoli, pizzelles, and homemade Italian cookies, in addition to Gelato, provided by Saratoga Gelato.

Source: American Italian Heritage Museum