HARRISON, NY — Italian culture is alive and music is in the air in West Harrison once again this weekend at the St. Anthony of Padua Church Festa Italiana.
The festivities kick off Friday night and continue through Sunday. The celebration of all things Italian will include food, games and activities for all ages and live music. Proceeds from the Festa will be used to subsidize the cost of maintenance and upkeep of the church.
The three-day event will feature the return of Italian dramatic tenor Gianpaolo DiGrazia to Westchester, who will be performing on Friday and Saturday nights. The “Bel Canto” singer has delighted audiences throughout the East Coast and Italy.
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DiGrazia told Patch that he is planning an all new set list for the festival this year. During his debut performace at the festival last year, he featured a few of his signature favorites, including “Amor, Amor, Amor,” “Il Mondo,” “Quando Quando,” “Volare” and “Eh Compare.”
The event is sponsored by DeCicco and Sons Italian Markets and Anna Maria’s Wine Bar of Rye.
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The St. Anthony Of Padua Festa Italiana starts Friday, June 2, at 6 p.m. and the fun doesn’t stop until midnight. On Saturday, June 3, the festivities pick up again, from 5 p.m. until midnight and again on Sunday, June 5, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Festa Italiana will take place at St. Anthony’s Church at 85 Harrison St. in Harrison. The procession with the statue of St. Anthony of Padua wil follow the noon mass on Sunday, June 4.
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