State Senator John A. DeFrancisco helped kick off Festa Italiana during a press conference on the steps of Syracuse City Hall on September 12, 2014.  Festa Italiana features a vast variety of great Italian foods, musical acts and entertainment. An Italian flag-raising ceremony was held at City Hall. 

Fest Italiana runs Friday, September 12th - Sunday, September 14th.  For more event information, visit www.festaitaliana.bizland.com.