The City of McAlester hosted the 53rd annual Italian Festival at the Southeast Expo Center last weekend. The event, held since 1971, celebrates the heritage of Italian immigrants who settled in southeastern Oklahoma during its coal-mining era in the 1870s. The Festival featured everything from car shows to carnival rides and contests, as well as t...

Get ready to say ciao bella to one of Lodi’s most beloved cultural celebrations—Festa Italiana! Held in the heart of California wine country, this vibrant festival brings together the rich traditions, flavors, and spirit of Italy for a day filled with food, music, and family fun. Stroll through vendor booths featuring artisan goods, sip on local an...

The Columbus Piave Club is proud to announce that acclaimed big band leader and Columbus music icon Rick Brunetto has been named the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Italian Festival Parade in Columbus Ohio, to be held on Sunday, October 12, the final day of this year’s Columbus Italian Festival, which runs October 10–12 in Italian Village. Brunetto, a be...

Festa Italiana returns to San Francisco for a weekend of music, food, and family fun in the heart of North Beach. Held May 31 and June 1 on the 1600 block of Stockton Street, this free outdoor celebration is the city’s only traditional Italian street festival and a beloved community tradition. Visitors can enjoy live music from the Festa stage, cul...

For one weekend each year, the nation’s oldest outdoor continuous market transforms into Philadelphia’s largest block party. With more than 120 vendors, live entertainment, and an action-packed schedule of activities, the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival will once again showcase the rich history and culture of this historic Philly landmark...

Prep your taste buds for the garlic, roasted pork, and a celebration of all things Italian. The South 9th Street Italian Market Festival returns on May 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Covering seven city blocks, the Italian Market Festival features more than 100 area vendors offering a range of food and beverages. During the event, individuals wi...

Saint John School is in the heart of the historic North End, but it’s been making its own glorious history in Catholic education for the past 130 years. In fact, Saint John will recognize its decades of excellence at a “Back To Our Roots” spring gala May 9 at the Battery Wharf Hotel. The school will turn back the clock and celebrate the neighborhoo...

The second annual Fountain Inn Italian American Heritage Festival is on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 Are you thinking about attending the festival? We have the schedule, the vendors, and all the details you need to plan your day to have an incredible time at this Fountain Inn (SC) Italian festival and celebration! This Italian-American Heritage Festi...

With its beautiful mountains and sunny valleys, Valle d’Aosta is one of Italy’s most dream-like places, at least for those who would rather spend time surrounded by the majesty of the Alps, rather than on a beach  — yes, that’d be me. The region, located in the Italian Northwest, is also known for being bilingual, the richness of its cuisine, its c...

taly is bringing its signature blend of tradition, innovation, and engineering excellence back to the spotlight at Techtextil North America 2025, the premier U.S. trade show for technical textiles and nonwovens, running May 6-8 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Led by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and ACIMIT, the Association of Ital...