ENFIELD, CT — For nearly a century, local residents have enjoyed the family-friendly festivities of the annual Italian Festival, sponsored by the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society. This year’s feast is slated for Aug. 2 and 3 from 5-11 pm., and Aug. 4 from 5-10 p.m. Admission is just $3, with children under 12 free.
The annual gathering of family and friends gives thanks to the Blessed Mother and celebrates the club’s Italian heritage. The club was officially formed in 1926, and its yearly celebration offers outstanding live entertainment, rides and games and delicious homemade delicacies like pasta fagioli, sausage and peppers, ziti and meatballs, pizza and fried dough.
“We have all genuine food made by our members,” Society president Carl Sferrrazza told Patch. “There are no food trucks here. It should be the feast everyone has come to love over the years.”
Planning for the event began in January, and Society members began preparing the Park Avenue grounds this week.
Some popular area acts will be taking the stage throughout the weekend. Backstage Pass and Brass Attack will perform Friday, while Cold Train and Johnny Sixgun are scheduled to play Saturday. Italian favorites from vocalist Jenna Esposito will close the festival Sunday.
Marenna Amusements returns to the festival this year, providing fun carnival rides and games for all ages.
The festival does not officially open until Friday, but the previous evening will feature a traditional candlelight procession through neighboring streets, followed by refreshments. A customary Sunday morning Mass, spoken partly in Italian, will commence outdoors at the chapel at 9 a.m.
More information may be found here.
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