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Ciao, Amici! Italians are crazy about Ferragosto! They brave bumper to bumper traffic to go the the beach on vacation where they are supposed to enjoy nature and time away from 'crowded' cities while resting and relaxing.... While this is an excellent idea, reality often turns out to be quite different! In the meantime, the great Italian cities ar...

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Going back centuries, the Ferragosto tradition recognizes the end of the harvest season and to enjoy the fruits of those labors. It is a way for families to engage in part of the Italian culture and coming together in a solid bond of family and friendship.   Over 15 years ago, merchants of the Arthur Avenue/Belmont section decided to bring t...

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Ciao Amici: Festeggiamo Ferragosto con un bel pot luck al parco! Join your Volare Via friends for an evening of Italian fun and food at the Boulan Park, located in Troy, at 3693 Crooks Rd, on the West side of Crooks, between Big Beaver and Wattles Roads.   We'll be gathering at the park's picnic shelter # 2, placed at the end of the parking...

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Ciao, Amici - Buona Estate! Happy Summer!! I hope your are enjoying our continuing weather so nice and cool after all the heat in May. It is good for the plants and definitely easy on our water supply. As promised a few weeks ago, here are the details about this year's Ferragosto. This year, Ferragosto will be all new and exciting! It is a joint...

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Thousands of visitors will flock to the Bronx's Little Italy this Sunday, as the neighborhood celebrates its annual Ferragosto festival — an Italian tradition that marks the end of the summer season with food and festivities.   The Ferragosto Festival is the largest annual event held in the Little Italy of the Bronx and it continues to grow...

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Italian American Social Club of Waldwick celebrates a Waldwick tradition with roots dating back to 1925. The 9th Annual Ferragosto Family Picnic and Festa will be held on Sunday, August 21st in Waldwick Borough Park.   Each year its occasion of Assumption Day, observed by the Roman Catholic Church is presented by IASCW with music, bocce cour...

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