The feast in honor of Santa Rosalia has become a much-anticipated event in the Bensonhurst community. It’s a time to honor the patron saint of Palermo, Sicily with live entertainment, music, rides, games, food and drinks. Among the delicacies will be zeppole, rice balls and freshly-made brick oven pizza.

Sponsored by Figli di Santa Rosalia, a member of the Federation of Italian American Organizations, the feast will be celebrated this year from Thursday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 1 from 67th Street to 75th Street on 18th Avenue, aka Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard, in Bensonhurst.