Overview of Annual Events

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COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
annually in October
FREE FAMILY EVENT
A beautiful celebration starting with Mass at Saint Leo's Church followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at Columbus Piazza. An afternoon parade follows, commencing at Key Hgwy/Light Street and ending in Little Italy. Visit this page to download a parade application for your community group to participate. Sponsorships available. 
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LITTLE ITALY SOCIALS
Donation admission for these fundraisers hosted by Promotion Center for Little Italy. Event is moved around Little Italy each time. Food, raffles, cash bar, Italian music.
ITALIAN FESTIVALS
Feast of St. Anthony (June)
Feast of St. Gabriele (Aug)
Both Saint Leo's Italian festivals have been a neighborhood tradition for decades. Expect stage music, dancing in the street, games of chance, Italian food & desserts, vino e birra, bocce tournament, vendors / souvenirs, sit-down pasta dinner, bingo, kids' activities, and camaraderie. Bring the entire family! $1 donation
RAVIOLI DINNER
March & November
A yummy homemade Italian meal of pasta with Italian bread and salad. Game wheels, cash bar, used book table, wine bar and vendors. $
OPEN AIR FILM FEST
FREE. Fridays during July and August. Live music 7 pm; movies 9 pm. Corner High & Stiles in Da Mimmo parking lot. Movies on wall of Ciao Bella Restaurant. View this page for more information and sponsorships.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
First Friday in December
FREE FAMILY EVENT
Visit from Santa Claus, complimentary treats for the kids. Help to decorate our enormous Christmas tree, sing carols with Baltimore Choral Arts Society, and complimentary refreshments, Italian cookies and roasted chestnuts.
MADONNARI ARTS FEST
annually in fall
FREE
This 4-day cultural event showcases elaborate chalk illustrations created by artists from around the world, directly on the streets of Little Italy. The event is enhanced with Italian food, wine, music, theater and dance in a celebration of the contemporary renaissance of Baltimore’s historical Italian neighborhood.
COLUMBUS PIAZZA LIGHTING
annually in December
FREE FAMILY EVENT
Enjoy complimentary refreshments and goodies as Columbus Piazza is lit up for Christmas. Corner of President Street and Eastern Avenue. Sponsored by Harbor East Real Estate.