The conversation revolves around an upcoming Italian festival in Connecticut, focusing on cultural heritage, community involvement, and the importance of preserving Italian traditions. Participants share their family roots, experiences, and the significance of uniting various Italian communities across the U.S. The discussion highlights the festival's logistics, including entertainment, food, and opportunities for sponsorship, aiming to create a vibrant celebration of Italian culture.

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The first Italian festival of its kind is set to kick off in September of 2025 at the North Haven Fairgrounds in North Haven, CT. Little Italy’s Around the World Italian Festival features food, culture and entertainment from Little Italy’s across the country.

Our committee is composed of members from Italian American organizations, entertainers, singers and Italian Americans who share the same mindset, Italian Unity. Bringing people from all over the country in one spot to embrace and experience each Little Italy.

Each day of the festival, big name bands, comedians and singers will take the stage. In addition to all the entertainment, there will be a building showcasing the different Italian cultures from all over the country, and let’s not forget about the kiddies, there will be a kid zone, an interactive place for kids of all ages to laugh and create memories. There will be car shows, cooking demonstrations, bocce, genealogy and so much more.

This year’s procession will be led by The 126 year old Santa Maria Maddalena Society of New Haven. The Society preserves the traditions, heritage and culture of its members’ ancestors, and also maintains ties to the beautiful city of Atrani by providing assistance to the Santa Maria Maddalena Church in Italy.

Did someone mention food, forgettaboutit. Everyone from all over the country thinks their pizza is the best, their cannoli’s are the best, their sauce is the best, now you will be able to decide once and for all, Who’s is the best.

https://www.littleitalysaroundtheworld.com/

Takeaways

The festival aims to unite various Italian communities across the U.S.

Cultural heritage is a vital aspect of the festival's mission.

Participants share personal stories about their Italian roots.

The festival will feature a variety of entertainment and food.

Community involvement is crucial for the festival's success.

Sponsorship opportunities are available to support the festival.

The festival is set to be an annual event, starting this year.

Preserving Italian culture is a shared concern among participants.

The festival will include educational exhibits about Italian heritage.

Networking and collaboration are key to the festival's organization.

titles

Celebrating Italian Heritage: The Inaugural Festival

Uniting Little Italy's: A Cultural Celebration

Preserving Italian Traditions Through Community

Sound Bites

"We're uniting all these little Italy's."

"It's a beautiful thing."

"This is the inaugural year."

"Let's make America Italian again."

"We can't lose that."

"We need sponsors to come on board."

"This has never been done before, really."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction to the Festival and Participants

11:56

Cultural Heritage and Family Roots

20:29

The Importance of Preserving Italian Culture

28:58

Festival Logistics and Community Involvement