In the spirit of Italian Heritage Month, Bella Vita Fest will celebrate Italian culture with chalk art, Italian music and wine, all in the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20. More than 30 expert chalk artists, depicting Italian themes, will line the streets of Little Italy, with live Italian music, Italian wine tasting, Itali...

Bocce, cannoli, and the Italian flag — get ready for a taste of Italy in metro Detroit this weekend as local Italian Americans honor their origins. The Italian Heritage Street Fair is coming to downtown Mount Clemens on Saturday. The free event comes as local communities mark Italian American Heritage Month this October. Lisa Valerio-Nowc is presid...

The sights, sounds and flavors of Italy are coming to Scottsdale as the ninth annual Italian Festival transforms the Waterfront into a vibrant celebration of culture on October 19 and 20. The event hopes to transport attendees to the bustling city streets and beautiful countryside with food, entertainment and cultural activities. This festival is m...

The annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and weekend-long Italian Festival, which begins in Seaside Park and is centered in Seaside Heights, will be held Oct. 11-3 this year. The 33rd annual celebration will highlight Italian culture with a traditional street festival and an appearance by dignitaries from Italy. “Experience the vibrant atmospher...

Festival season may be behind us, but the organizers of Festa Italiana still want to give people a little taste this fall. Taste of Italy is another fundraiser that helps support the Italian Community Center (ICC) in Milwaukee. Over 100 volunteers spend weeks prepping meatballs, stuffed shells, calamari and more.  You can also taste a dozen differe...

H.E.A.L.T.H. Youths, New Brighton Civic Committees, acclaimed Chef Massimo Felici, Community Organizer Ronnie Gambon, The Staten Island Children’s Museum, The Office of Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Project Hospitality, The Healthcare Education Project, and community partners are thrilled to announce the inaugural Italian Heritage on the Esplan...

Benvenuti! Enjoy an afternoon at D'Argenzio Winery filled with the flavors, music and colors of Italy. Savor Italian food, biscotti, gelato, wine and espresso. Cibo Rustico Pizzera will be open with some of its signature dishes and glasses of wine and wine tastings will be poured in the D'Argenzio tasting room. Walk along the path to find some Ital...

Newport is gearing up for its annual Italian Heritage Parade, with Greg Gizzi at the helm as the 2024 Grand Marshal. Gizzi, a former president of Forum Lodge #391, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, is set to lead the procession on October 14, 2024. The parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. from St. Joseph’s Church, winding its way through Newp...

The Buona Fortuna Lodge #2835 of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America invite you to celebrate Italian culture at the upcoming Festa Italiana Oct. 11-12 at Fountain Park in downtown Pensacola. If you’re a lover of pasta, anything involving marinara, or simply having a great time, this one’s for you.   "That’s our mission," Order Sons And...

Join us in this lively episode of the Italian American Podcast as we welcome special guests from Boston, two brothers and their sister, who share their expertise on Italian feasts and the fascinating blend of their Irish and Italian heritage. Listen in as we prepare for the iconic Festa delle Tutte Feste, San Gennaro, and explore the strategic, and...