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CBS News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
San Francisco's North Beach comes alive with celebrations during Festa Italiana
From flying pizza dough to traditional Italian folk dances, North Beach was alive with celebration this weekend as the annual Festa Italiana returned to the heart of the city's historic Italian district. Among the vendors lining the streets was Kim Scarlata, proudly representing her family's award-winning olive oil business. For Scarlata, the festival is about more than just food — it's about honoring heritage. "It's very important to us," Scarlata said. "My husband is Italian and Sicilian, and he always wants to come to every festival that celebrates his family background." Scarlata's local, award-winning olive oil, inspired by generations of care, was one of many cultural expressions featured at the street fair. The event draws thousands of visitors each year, offering a rich array of Italian cuisine, music, art, and language. "You can see here today, there are people from every culture — not just Italians," she said. "But everyone knows, everyone loves Italian food, right?" Hosted by the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, the Festa Italiana is rooted in a mission to preserve Italian heritage in the city, even as time and demographics evolve. "We make sure we take care of our older generation," said Jeff DelBono of the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. "We work closely with the Italian Consulate of San Francisco. We do a lot of arts that keeps the heritage going and passing it on to younger generations." For many, the festival is a flavorful reminder of their roots and a celebration of the immigrant stories that helped shape San Francisco's identity. For Scarlata, it's also deeply personal. "Our oil is a tribute to my husband's family," she said. And the festival? A tribute to the Italian families — past and present — who continue to influence the cultural fabric of the Bay Area and beyond.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Milwaukee's Festa Italiana returns this weekend. Here's everything you need to know
Milwaukee's summer of festivals is upon us. Festa Italiana, hosted by Milwaukee's Italian Community Center, is back from May 30 to June 1. From a bocce tournament to a competition to find the best sauce in Milwaukee, there's no shortage of activities for attendees to check out while they enjoy some classic Italian cuisine. Last year, former First Lady Jill Biden even made an appearance. Here's what to know: Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive When: May 30 through June 1 Times: Vary by day There are several public transportation options to get to the festival, including: The Hop Route 15 and 18 Milwaukee County Transit System buses Connect 1 BRT line Rideshares will be located at the North Gate. Admission is $15, or $30 for a three-day pass. Children 12 and under are free, but must be accompanied by an adult. You can buy tickets online. Festa Italiana staff check every bag at the gates. There are restrictions for bag sizes. Any bag that is larger than 9" by 10" by 12" is prohibited, including backpacks, purses, handbags, and totes. Umbrellas, strollers and disposable cameras are allowed. Outside food and drinks, alcohol, bicycles and lawn chairs are among prohibited items. You can find a full list on the ICC's website. More than a dozen vendors are slated to participate in this year's fest, including: Peter Sciortino Bakery Papa Luigi's Pietro's Pizza Pitch's Fonzarelli's Italian Deli Scrima's Pizza Nadi Plates Catalano's Sil's Mini Donuts More than a dozen acts are slated to perform at the festival grounds' U.S. Cellular Stage and Aurora Pavilion, including: The Florentine Opera The Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra Tradizione Vivente Frank Lamphere & His Rat Pack Jazz Quintet Yes. The amateur singing competition will be held on May 31 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Anyone aged 14 and up can participate, where a total of $1,000 in cash prizes will be given out. You can find out more information, including a full schedule of events, on the ICC's website. The Festa Fireworks will be on May 31 at 10:30 p.m. To find out more information, you can visit the ICC's website. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Festa Italiana Milwaukee 2025: Fireworks, tickets, bag policy, vendors
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ciao meets aloha with Festa Italiana 2025
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Chef Joshua Tuvera of Arancino Ristorante Italiano and Andrea Zannoni with Festa Italiana joined Wake Up 2Day with the details. Festa Italiana, Hawaii's premier Italian festival, is scheduled for March 21 and 22. The festivities will begin with the Passaporto Italiano VIP Experience on Friday, March 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Velocity Honolulu. Merriman's Hawaii offers luxurious dining and sustainably packaged wines This exclusive, 21+ event offers attendees the chance to savor curated Italian dishes from Honolulu's top chefs, complemented by a selection of Italian wines, beers and cocktails, all set amidst luxury Italian automobiles. Hawaiʻi ranks in top 2 for divorce, depression, more: New report The celebration continues with the Festa Italiana in Strada Street Festival on Saturday, March 22, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Mother Waldron Park in the vibrant Kaka'ako free, family-friendly event features over 20 food vendors offering authentic Italian and Italian-inspired dishes, including pasta, pizza, porchetta sandwiches, cannoli, tiramisu and sausage & peppers. Attendees can also enjoy Italian wines, beers and traditional spirits available for purchase, along with live entertainment and street performers. Check out more news from around Hawaii For more details and ticket information, please visit Festa Italiana Hawaii. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
