The Big Apple is turning into Il Bel Paese this week for its first-ever Ciao Day, a one-day-only Italian celebration taking over Madison Square Park in observance of Festa della Repubblica, the national holiday commemorating the founding of the Italian Republic in 1946.
Taking place on Tuesday, June 2 from noon to 4pm, the free and open-to-the-public festival will transform the public plaza with cheery café tables dressed in flowers and lemons, live brass bands, caricature drawings, children's activities (face-painting and storytime sessions hosted by Sullaluna) and, of course, plenty of food.
