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Gallery: Festa Italiana puts Italian culture, community on display

By Cassie Roshu Senior Staff Writer
Peter Hall wins the Charity Meatball Challenge for the first time, which came with $500 that he could donate to the charity of his choice. Hall is a meteorologist with NBC3 and CNYCentral and was accompanied by his co-worker, Violet Scibior, who won second place.
Peter Hall wins the Charity Meatball Challenge for the first time, which came with $500 that he could donate to the charity of his choice. Hall is a meteorologist with NBC3 and CNYCentral and was accompanied by his co-worker, Violet Scibior, who won second place. Cassandra Roshu | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Festa Italiana celebrated its 25th year from Sept. 15-17. The event offered food, music, a bocce tournament, live raffles, cultural performances and more.
Festa Italiana celebrated its 25th year from Sept. 15-17. The event offered food, music, a bocce tournament, live raffles, cultural performances and more. Cassandra Roshu | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Guests dig into a meatball dish larger than they can finish. This year, organizers took pride in their expanded assembly of authentic Italian dishes.
Guests dig into a meatball dish larger than they can finish. This year, organizers took pride in their expanded assembly of authentic Italian dishes. Cassandra Roshu | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Local Syracuse artist Just Joe plays the piano and sings song covers, including “Vienna” by Billy Joel, to a crowd that eats, laughs and banters. A variety of musical groups were highlighted on two different stages from the very beginning to the very end of each day.
Local Syracuse artist Just Joe plays the piano and sings song covers, including “Vienna” by Billy Joel, to a crowd that eats, laughs and banters. A variety of musical groups were highlighted on two different stages from the very beginning to the very end of each day. Cassandra Roshu | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Guests shop at tables filled with festive souvenirs. Custom-designed baby clothes, magnets, napkins and other toys were all sold at the festival.
Guests shop at tables filled with festive souvenirs. Custom-designed baby clothes, magnets, napkins and other toys were all sold at the festival. Cassandra Roshu | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
A member of the American Italian Heritage Association greets customers and serves pizza. Festa Sausage & Pizza by Twin Trees, along with a few other vendors, have been a consistent part of the Festa Italiana food scene for years.
A member of the American Italian Heritage Association greets customers and serves pizza. Festa Sausage & Pizza by Twin Trees, along with a few other vendors, have been a consistent part of the Festa Italiana food scene for years. Cassandra Roshu | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Festa Italiana closes off streets surrounding City Hall as it takes over a portion of downtown Syracuse. While some spent their day with friends and family at the event, others only stopped by on their lunch breaks.
Festa Italiana closes off streets surrounding City Hall as it takes over a portion of downtown Syracuse. While some spent their day with friends and family at the event, others only stopped by on their lunch breaks. Cassandra Roshu | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Festival founder Ginnie Lostumbo laughs with festival-goers while selling raffle tickets. Lostumbo said the people, attendees and volunteers are her favorite part of Festa Italiana.
Festival founder Ginnie Lostumbo laughs with festival-goers while selling raffle tickets. Lostumbo said the people, attendees and volunteers are her favorite part of Festa Italiana. Cassandra Roshu | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Customers engage in conversation with a vendor in Villa Pizze Fritte’s truck. Villa Pizze Fritte was among 12 different vendors at the event.
Customers engage in conversation with a vendor in Villa Pizze Fritte’s truck. Villa Pizze Fritte was among 12 different vendors at the event. Cassandra Roshu | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Mama C’s & Mama B’s captivates its customers with its grandiose menu display. Some servers had been working at the event for years, coming back each time because of the event’s music and sense of community.
Mama C’s & Mama B’s captivates its customers with its grandiose menu display. Some servers had been working at the event for years, coming back each time because of the event’s music and sense of community. Cassandra Roshu | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Published on September 18, 2023 at 12:53 am

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