Spring Gala to kickoff the 39th annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival

Apr 13, 2017 843

BY: Victoria L. Cann

The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival is always a big part of the community every year, and the first event to kick off festival season is the Spring Gala. The gala will begin at 5:30 p.m. April 29 at Village Square Conference Center. It’s not only the first festival event of the year, but it announces who the upcoming queen is, said Rose Mazza, event chairwoman.

“We introduce the queen and her court. The court includes minor court, junior court and senior court,” she said. “The old queen is still reigning until the Friday of the festival, though.” The theme of the dance this year is “Tradizioni vi famiglia e di amore” which translates to “traditions of family and love” was chosen by the new queen. Mazza said she works with the upcoming queen on the theme, colors and decorations.

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SOURCE: https://www.theet.com

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