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The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish will celebrate the 131st anniversary of its devotion to the Blessed Mother on July 14. Festivities will begin with a 7:30 a.m. Mass in English and a 9 a.m. solemn Mass in Italian, followed by a procession with the statue of the Blessed Mother to a noon field Mass. A procession through the streets of the parish af...

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The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest has been canceled this year. “After much debate and discussion, the Italian American Foundation of Youngstown feels that we could not provide the successful and quality product … the Mahoning Valley has come to expect and so richly deserves,” John Rossetti, president of the festival, wrote in a Facebook post. “Pl...

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This week, the joyous cries of “Viva San Pietro!” will ring out through St. Peter’s Square in Gloucester (MA) and beyond for the 97th annual St. Peter’s Fiesta, an expression of faith, family and fun sponsored by the city’s Italian-American fishing community since 1927. The five-day celebration highlighting the diverse heritage, history and traditi...

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The Mount Carmel Feast returns to St. Anthony’s Church in Watertown (NY) next weekend. Frank Gorri appeared on 7 News at Noon on Thursday to talk about the festival. Watch his interview above. The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast started in 1916 with the primarily Italian families at St. Anthony’s Church and has grown into an event the whole city enj...

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The Bayonne Heritage Association will host the first annual St. Vito Festival on Saturday, June 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on 5th Street, between Broadway and Avenue C.  The event will begin with a procession and prayer over the image of St. Vito at 11:45 a.m.  There will be welcoming remarks at 12:00 noon.  The feast honors St. Vito, also k...

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Lead was once the second largest city in South Dakota and the largest west river. At the time, the mining hub brought people from all around the world. The city’s annual Hidden Treasures Heritage Festival focuses on one historic community each year - and in 2024, Italian culture will be at the forefront. “We have so much history here” Lead City Pla...

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The Consortium for the Protection of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO is set to make its presence felt once again at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York (June 23-25), the preeminent American trade expo dedicated to the food and beverage sector. This engagement is pivotal in advancing promotional campaigns aimed at driving demand for the illustrious ‘king...

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This event may be the most stereotypical New Jersey event that I’ve seen, and I’m so here for it. The Garden State is known for its Italian ties and there’s a celebration happening in Hoboken that is all things Italian. The Hoboken Italian Festival is one of the biggest festivals in the Tri-State area. Their website describes this yearly event as a...

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Celebrate Italian heritage at Newport (KY) Italianfest from June 13-16, at Newport Festival Park with free admission for all — and where “everybody’s Italian.” Enjoy a local, iconic festival — with a vibrant atmosphere, live entertainment, delicious Italian cuisine, and stunning Ohio River views. Fun and festivities for the whole family. Founded in...

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Nominations for Honorees who will be recognized during Cleveland Italian American Heritage Month in October 2024 are being requested by the Cleveland Italian American Heritage Committee. The categories for nomination include:  Arts & Culture, Business, City or County Employee, Individual, Public Servant, or Youth.  Anyone is welcome to submit an ho...

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