The Ferragosto Italian Festival celebrated a centuries-old Italian tradition on Sunday, September 11 in Belmont’s ‘Little Italy’. Hosted by the Belmont Business Improvement District, the festival honored the Ferragosto tradition dating back to the Roman Empire which recognizes the end of the harvest season. This year’s edition featured tons of delicious Italian cuisine and live performances from the 70’s Project, Sal Valentinetti, Vincent Ricciardi, Nike Vero, Two Gents and the Lady and Uncle Floyd.
La Casa Grande Cigars’ Norberto Rosario showcased the art of cigar rolling.
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This little piggy had guests’ taste buds squealing with delight.
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Miss Italia New York Teen Amilia Gullotta queen (l) and Ms. Italia New Jersey queen Karryn Russo (r) celebrated Ferragosto with nearly 20,000 people on Arthur Avenue.
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Miss Italia New York queen Mimi Sillings sold ‘Viva Italia’ bracelets to raise money for Italian earthquake relief.
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(l-r) RoseAnn DiDomenico, Cinzia Giordano, Bruce and Jean Barber got into the party spirit.
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Singer Nick Vero signed a Ferragosto 2016 event booklet for one of his adoring fans.
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Thomas Elliot Pellecie enjoyed playing the conga drum.
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