Some of the board members, committee volunteers and civic officials associated with La Festa Italiana raise the Italian flag on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton, site of the festival to be held Labor Day Weekend beginning this Friday, Aug. 31, at 4 p.m. and continuing through Monday, Sept. 3 until 8 p.m. For more information, the entertainment schedule and updates, visit the festival Web site at:www.lafestaitaliana.org.

Kneeling in front: Frank Gervasi, Lucas Gervasi, and La Festa President Chris DiMattio. Standing from left: Karen Clifford, Lackawanna County Commissioner Pat O’Malley, Bill Genello, Frank Castellano, Debra Meila, Louis DiMattio, Lou Cossa, Joe Guido, and Mary Marrara.