One of Little Italy's more popular events, sponsored by the Original Little Italy Restaurant Association, the Open Air Film Fest has thrived since 1999. Movies are projected onto the outside wall of Ciao Bella Restaurant in the Da Mimmo Ristorante parking lot from a row home across the street.

Folks arrive early to set up lawn chairs, listen to live entertainment, stroll the neighborhood, and eat at one of Little Italy's many restaurants. Instrumental in allowing this event to be created was the late "Mr. John" Pente, who wholeheartedly supported the Film Fest for the last 11 years of his life.

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Source: http://www.promotioncenterforlittleitaly.org/