Slip into Sicilian Mojo
Biscotti anyone? (Photos by Alison DaRosa)
Eat, drink and be Sicilian for a day when Little Italy celebrates its 19th annual Sicilian Festival on Sunday, May 20. India Street – from Ash to Grape – will be closed for the 10 AM to 6 PM celebration.
Costumed dancers and musicians will set the mood, parading in the street at 11:30 AM, carrying flags from the different regions of Italy. Food booths will sell Sicilian specialties – including Sicilian wines and premium imported Italian beer. Visitors can even test their skill at grape stomping.
Joanna DiBona of Roman Holiday Ensemble
Entertainment, on four stages, will include something for everyone: New York City soprano Cristina Fontanelli will sing Italian opera while the Screamin’ Primas promise to keep the crowd moving. The Roman Holiday Ensemble, perennial favorites, will perform as will Alessandra Belloni who’s best known for her Italian folk dancing.
The bambini can get their faces painted while mom and dad ogle sidewalk chalk art or slick Italian beauties at a car show featuring Ferraris, Maseratis and Lamborghinis . In the Sicilian cultural zone, locals can learn about Italian-Americans’ role in the rich history of San Diego’s tuna industry. Learn more at SicilianFestival.org.
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