Columbus Celebrations Inc. presents ...
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Pictured above: Don Castronova, an active member of the Little Italy community, has been portraying Columbus in costume since 1970.
Join Baltimore's Italian community in the longest-running commemoration in the country to honor Christopher Columbus - in its 129th year! Festivities will include:
9:30 am: Mass in Saint Leo's Church 11 am: Wreath-laying Ceremony at Christopher Columbus Piazza, Little Italy 12 pm: Procession between Piazza and St. Leo's 12:30-5:00 pm: Italian Heritage Festival Vendors! Bocce tournament! Vino! Maryland Craft Beers! European Wine!
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Little Italy street closures during the fest will be along S. Exeter Street between Stiles & Fawn; and Stiles Street between High & Lloyd.
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WREATH-LAYING CEREMONY, Christopher Columbus Piazza, Little Italy
Italian-related organizations and civic groups are invited to lay a wreath at the base of the Columbus statue during the annual Wreath-laying Ceremony with dignitaries, Baltimore's Italian community, and of course, Columbus himself! (See below to download a letter and application.)
FEST VENDORS $125 - A limited number of vendors will be accepted into the Italian Heritage Fest. Email John Pica if interested.
BOCCE TOURNAMENT - 14 teams accepted, 9 am start, $50 per 4-person team, prizes for 1st & 2nd place, contact Dino Basso 410.536.0886.
Italian-related organizations and civic groups are invited to lay a wreath at the base of the Columbus statue during the annual Wreath-laying Ceremony with dignitaries, Baltimore's Italian community, and of course, Columbus himself! (See below to download a letter and application.)
FEST VENDORS $125 - A limited number of vendors will be accepted into the Italian Heritage Fest. Email John Pica if interested.
BOCCE TOURNAMENT - 14 teams accepted, 9 am start, $50 per 4-person team, prizes for 1st & 2nd place, contact Dino Basso 410.536.0886.
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