by Michael Sciaraffo
Summertime has arrived and with it a constant flurry of activity. Festivals celebrating beer, music, and food abound throughout Portland, but the best of them all - at least for the Italian community - is the Festa Italiana! This year marks its 23rd year.
In 1991, Portland was still celebrating its new Pioneer Courthouse Square, affectionately known as "Portland's Living Room," and wanted more events to fill its calendar. The Square, built in 1984, covers an entire city block and has become a community gathering space, much like a piazza in Italian cities.
Source: http://italoamericano.com/
