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Italians in Long Branch, at the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center, NJ, celebrates the history and legacy of Italian immigrants who made Long Branch their new home in the early 20th century. This exhibit pays tribute to the strength and spirit of the Italian immigrants who settled in Long Branch and whose legacy continues to shape the city. “It’s b...

Primavera Lodge returned to the Edgewood Country Club, in June 2024, for its annual Lodge Memorial Mass and Luncheon to honor our deceased members. As always, the mass is celebrated with the reading of the names of all our deceased members. Thank you to Father Carmen D’Amico for joining us and celebrating the mass. In addition to the memorial servi...

Saturday, October 19 · 11am - 7pm EDT. Courthouse Court - 401 Bosley Avenue - Towson, MD. Come join us for a celebration of all things Italian in Towson at the Towson Court House Square and surrounding streets. Indulge in delicious Italian cuisine, enjoy live music, and participate in fun activities for the whole family. Immerse yourself in the ric...

On October 14th, Columbus Day, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio was joined by the Morris County Sons of Italy Chapter 2561 for a special Italian Flag Raising Ceremony at Town Hall. Mayor Barberio, along with Sons of Italy President Joe Jannerone and former Council President and Sons of Italy member Mike dePierro, raised the Italian flag f...

Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, Board of Commissioners Chairman Anthony Romano, and the Board of Commissioners celebrated Italian-American heritage with a flag raising and celebration at the Historic Brennan Courthouse on October 13, followed by the Annual Columbus Square Park wreath laying on October 14th.  These events honored and recognized t...

On Sunday, Woodland Park and the Roma Club gathered for the annual raising of the Italian flag to commemorate Columbus Day, marking the event’s ninth year. The event celebrated not only Christopher Columbus but also the rich heritage and contributions of Italian Americans. The flag-raising was a moment of pride for the community, with attendees ref...

Several dozen members of the community gathered in Mindowaskin Park Sunday, Oct. 13 for the annual Westfield Christopher Columbus Day ceremony, sponsored by the Westfield Italian-American Club and the Greater Westfield chapter of UNICO. Beyond discussions regarding the voyage Christopher Columbus sailed centuries ago, speakers praised the many achi...

Pittsburgh officials are allowing a controversial statue of Christopher Columbus to remain mostly uncovered as a lawsuit over the monument’s future stretches into its fifth year. The controversial monument that stands in Schenley Park was wrapped in plastic in October 2020 as it became the center of a legal battle over whether it should be removed....

American Theater Group (ATG), Central NJ's professional regional theater company, will present the endearing My Italy Story by NJ playwright Joseph Gallo as its 2024-25 Season Opener, followed by the exhilarating and Tony Award-winning musical Purlie written by Ossie Davis, Philip Rose and Peter Udell with music by Gary Geld. My Italy Story is a no...

The Italian-American Heritage Parade marched its way through South Philadelphia on Sunday. The annual event has been a tradition since the 1950s. Hundreds marched down Broad Street proudly waving Italian flags. The parade began at Broad and Snyder streets and made its way to Marconi Plaza for a festival. "I just want people to realize that we are p...

Hackensack NJ, on a beautiful Saturday morning, the Hackensack Chapter of UNICO National held its 53rd Annual Christopher Columbus Day Celebration, bringing together the community to honor Italian American heritage and celebrate those making a difference. UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the U.S., is known for it...

Huntington celebrated its Italian heritage Sunday with a Columbus Day parade along Main Street, featuring a band in medieval uniforms that traveled here from southern Italy,cars, service organizations and high school bands. The Cavalieri Bolla Pontificia brought a unique style with their colorful look and distinct sound. Elected officials, includin...