Annual Our Lady of the Rosary Festa in Little Italy Sunday, October 2nd, 2022

Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, San Diego, CA-

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, an Italian National Parish in San Diego will hold its "Marian" or "Our Lady of the Rosary Festa." There is a special Mass where all parish societies and groups carry their banners in the opening procession. In years past the Bishop of the Diocese of San Diego, now a Cardinal, has celebrated the Mass. After Mass they, along with the public who are welcomed to join, process or parade through the streets of the Little Italy neighborhood down to the harbor. There, along the Embarcadero, a boat is blessed, and fireworks are set off. The procession then parades back to the church where there is a benediction and doves are set free signifying peace. Afterwards there is a complimentary luncheon in the Parish Hall.

Our Lady of the Rosary Festa commemorates the October 7th victory of the combined Christian European fleets of the Holy League of 1571 over the Ottoman navy at the Battle of Lepanto and was originally called the "Feast of Our Lady of Victory."

Below are photos from past Festas. 

What: Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

Where: Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

1668 State Street San Diego, CA 92101

(619)234-4820

OLRSD.org

When: Sunday, October 2nd, 2022

11:00 am Rosary

12:00 Mass

1:30 Procession

Past Festas:

Festa 2018 Album

Festa 2017 Album

Festa 2016 Album

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The Los Angeles Italian Festival returns October 1st and 2nd, 2022.

 

The Los Angeles Italian Festival returns October 1st and 2nd, 2022.

The Los Angeles Italian Festival®
Party Italian Style™

Saturday and Sunday

October 1st & 2nd, 2022

October is Italian American Heritage Month and a time to celebrate all things Italian. The Los Angeles Italian Festival is a day to taste, hear and experience the food, music, culture and diversity of our collective Italian heritage in the film and television capital of the world. Click here for more info.

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Here is video from 2018: 

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Little Italy San Jose Street Festival 10/2/2022

Little Italy San Jose Festival Returns!

Little Italy San Jose is excited to bring back our Festival this year and will be celebrating the 5th edition. We hope to bring a lot of awareness and people to Little Italy to support the ongoing construction of our development project that includes an Italian Museum, Italian Cellar Speakeasy Bar, and Famiglia Meduri's Poor House bistro that will be an Italian Carnevale/New Orleans Mardi Gras restaurant.

Celebrate all things Italian in San Jose's Little Italy district at our annual Italian Festival on Sunday October 2nd! Click here for more info.

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Little Italy of Los Angeles Presents Gran Gala Sul Mare Honoring Councilmember Joe Buscaino October 1st, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

Tickets are limited for this Annual Event.

Reserve your seats now by clicking HERE.

Individual Ticket price:$150.00

Table ticket price: $1,500.00

Boarding of the Sir Winston will begin at 6:00pm in San Pedro, Ca.

LILAA is a 501c3 nonprofit. 75% of every ticket price is tax deductible 

 

For information on sponsorship, donations, and any other questions please email info@lilaa.org

 

OSDIA Fratellanza Garibaldina Lodge #1627 in San Diego Holds Second Bocce Tournament at Amici Park in Little Italy

 

Sunday, September 18th, 2022, San Diego, CA-

The Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) Fratellanza Garibaldina Lodge #1627 in San Diego held an unofficial bocce tournament. The tournament was held at the bocce courts of Amici Park in Little Italy and there were four teams of two. In all about 15 society members were there. This was a test run for a larger tournament between clubs Lodge #1627 plans on putting on and was their third event of the year. Fratellanza Garibaldina Lodge #1627 is based out of the City of San Diego and is the fifth oldest in the State of California. The Covid pandemic hit it hard and now it is trying to regain its former momentum and attract new, active members. Being held in Little Italy right next to its popular dog park, to Our Lady of the Rosary church, an Italian National Parish and just a block away from the popular and busy neighborhood piazza, Piazza della Famiglia, the game attracted a good amount of attention. 

The Convivio Society, which "celebrates all things Italian" and "...strives toward the perpetuation of Italianità, the Italian experience, and the Italian American narrative while emphasizing a broader purpose of fostering unity and collaboration" allowed the Lodge to use its Event, Heritage and Visitor Center, called "Amici House," as a base, as a place to gather and eat lunch. 

The Lodge had one other bocce game before this played in the northern part of San Diego County and had a wine tour and tasting event at Cordiano Winery. The Lodge will celebrate its 90th Year Anniversary on November 5th and information for that can be found here. 

Why join an Italian American club like OSDIA? Each person probably has their own answer, but for this writer I joined it, and indeed as many as I can simultaneously, to help keep our Italian American history and traditions alive, while at the same time raising funds for various charitable causes. Some join for the social benefits, for the events and comradery, which I too appreciate. To learn more about OSDIA, please click here. And if you are in the San Diego, CA area, you can learn more about Lodge #1627 by clicking here.

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Little Italy Urban Challenge Tickets ALMOST SOLD OUT! SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2022 FROM NOON TO 4:00PM San Diego

 

San Diego, CA- Little Italy Urban Challenge Tickets ALMOST SOLD OUT!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2022 FROM NOON TO 4:00PM

Join us for our 3rd annual Little Italy Urban Challenge, a scavenger hunt around the Little Italy neighborhood on Sunday, August 28, 2022 in the Piazza della Famiglia. Hosted by Little Italy Association and the Little Italy Food Hall. Teams of two will receive clues about historical facts, local businesses, and landmarks around Little Italy and search around the neighborhood for answers. Let's see how well you know our beloved Little Italy! Read more here... Back to The Italian Californian Main Site

88th Festa Italia to Return to the Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park in Downtown Monterey on September 9-11, 2022

 88th Festa Italia to Return to the Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park in Downtown Monterey on September 9-11, 2022

Monterey, CA. April 2022. Save the date for the 88th Festa Italia, celebrating Monterey’s Italian heritage and cultural traditions. Join us for this special festival honoring the local fishermen of Monterey, both past and present.

This popular family friendly free event shares the sights, sounds, food and culture that make the Italian experience so special. It is a celebrated festival each year drawing locals and visitors from the Bay Area and beyond. It features three days of authentic Italian cuisine, great music, dancing, fun and friendship. The delicious flavors of Italy are enjoyed by attendees with tasty food offerings (for purchase) including Calamari, Steak and Sausage Sandwiches, Pasta, Arancini, Cannoli and more, as well as wine, beer, sodas and water. There is also an array of Italian and Festa Italia-themed merchandise as well as vendors selling crafts and more.

The first Festa Italia in Monterey was celebrated in 1933 when a... Read More 

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