It seems almost unbelievable that in the year 2014 we are yet in the midst of some controversy regarding the celebration of Columbus Day, when it is a federal holiday in the United States. That means that it is a governmental holiday, without mail deliveries and most schools are closed in America.   It is not merely a day for sales in our st...

"Sagra" means "festival" in Italian. I might suggest renaming the event next year La "Sacra" Slices, meaning "sacred," as the pizza and meatballs served by some 30 culinary artisans can only be described as "heavenly." After climbing the stairway, er, escalator, to heaven at Pier 92's rooftop event space, you're greeted by a constellation of twinkl...

Our friend Bobby Maida was kind enough to share with us his pictures of the 2015 Sons of San Paolino Children's Gilio lift (Friday, June 26th).   We love all of our feasts and cultural events, but there is always something extra special when they are focused on our youth. To see the enthusiasm of these kids while they actively participate in...

You're just as likely to hear the broken English of an exchange student as that of an Italian immigrant. And the neighborhood is home to more cappuccino-sippers than stonemasons.   But no place in Cleveland has retained the historical look and Old World charm more than Little Italy. No festival bridges tradition and change more than Lit...

by Kerry-Lynne Demarinis Brown   If you are Italian, there is a very good chance you know the story of San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples. A man of unwavering Christian faith, he was known for his generosity, especially to the needy. The Romans beheaded him in the fourth century. His mourners wrapped the bishop's body and severed h...

For the fifth consecutive year, local waste service company J. P. Mascaro & Sons will sponsor Norristown's Columbus Day Celebration. The event will be held on Monday, Oct. 13, at 11:15 a.m. at the borough's Christopher Columbus Commemorative Monument in the Elmwood Park, Harding Boulevard and Sterigere Street. This years keynote speaker for the...

Details for the 56th annual Columbus Day Parade were unveiled Monday morning. The parade and Italian Festival will be held on Monday October 12th starting at 10 a.m. on the corner of Main and Arthur Streets. It also features its signature band competition with over ten area high school marching bands participating.   Volunteers fro...

The pageant will take place on Saturday August 6th, 2016 on the Festival Grounds at the Gambino State (next to the Culture Tent). The pageant will host two groups: one for ages 5-8 and one for ages 9-12. Contestants will be judged on Speech, Stage Presence, and Prepared Questions. Look for more information on our website, GRIAA.org   If your...

by Rachel Fazio   An Italian festival drew thousands to Enfield, Connecticut on Saturday. For three days, an annual Italian festival hosted by the Catholic American Cultural organization offers all sorts of family fun and entertainment, and, of course, lots of homemade Italian food.   For 91 straight years, the Our Lady of Mount Carme...

by Roberto Bongo Our festival has been a source of good food and heritage in Danbury for over twenty years. This year's event will not only have the great authentic Italian food but rides for the children as well. Roberto Bongo explains, "We are proud of our heritage and show it through our preparation of our foods. We came to America to make a be...