Arts and Entertainment
July 26, 2024
From: The Original Italian FestivalJoin us for the Original Italian festival 2024! Fun for all ages! Bring the whole family and enjoy our backyard activities: Bouncy Houses, Face painting, Games
It's all about food at an Italian Festival. You won't be disappointed thats for sure! See our Food & Beverages Link for a list of our participating restaurants.
We have a dynamic line-up of talented musicians that will appeal to every musical taste. Take a look at our Entertainment Link for a complete list of our performers.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday August 15, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Italian Music
7:00PM - 9:45 PM:XS Band
Friday August 16, 2024
5:00 PM: 7 PM:Italian Music
7 - 9:45 PM: Ticket to ride
Saturday August 17, 2024
Italian Music 12-12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Alan D'Allasandro and New England Karate Academy
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Ambrosiani
3:15 - 3:30 PM: Dance Dazzlers
7 PM - 9:45 PM: Decades by Dezyne: Sponsored by Dunkin'
Sunday August 18, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Italian Music
1 - 1:30: Joanne Warren Dance Studio
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Jim Geaney
The Art Lab
Once you're done filling your belly with deliciousness, head over to The Art Lab's Booth to showcase or purchase an amazing artist at work! They will be offering Nautical Items, American and Italian wooden flags, and jewelry, and more. Really beautiful stuff
The Dance Dazzlers
Are a tenacious team seasoned in ballet, jazz, folk, hip hop, salsa, bachata, modern and lyrical dance styles. Led by Dance Instructor, Amy Palumbo, a first-generation Italian American, the team has performed locally for the past few years, dazzling audiences while celebrating themes of heritage, patriotism, holiday and love. This year, they are honored to dazzle Our Lady of Loretto Italian Festival friends, showcasing both traditional and modern depictions of Italian culture.
Star of Bethlehem
Will be selling her religious items from Bethlehem
Italain Novelty Items, Holy Trinity Rehab Facility, candles, and much more!
Food & vendors
If food is your thing, boy do we have it! Along with our parish home made desserts and sandwiches we have these wonderful establishments at this year's festival.
Parish Booths
Again this year, we will feature sausage, pepper and onion sandwiches, hotdogs, hamburgers, and our delicious fried dough. This year Tripe will be added to our booths! Don't forget our home made Italian cookies! Coffee, Beer & Wine will also be available. Cash Only. ATM on site.
Enjoy a meal and perhaps a glass of wine or beer and listen to some really good music.
Date: August 15-18,2024
Time:
August 15,16 2024 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
August 17, 2024 from 12:00PM to 10:00PM
August 18, 2024 from 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Admission: $2
Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish , 37 Massasoit Road,Worcester, MA 01604
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