Wednesday, July 26, 2017

50th annual Festa! slated at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia

Photo from a previous Festa! held on Holy Rosary Church grounds in Ansonia. 

Sharing information from a Facebook event page:


ANSONIA - Holy Rosary Church parishioners are busy preparing Italian food delicacies for FESTA! 2017, the 50th annual summer festival slated Aug. 10-12.

Foods such as porchetta, soffrito, pasta e fagioli, lasagna, fried calamari, sausage and pepper subs, zeppole, gelato, and the FESTA! signature dish, pizza fritta, will be on the menu.

Special musical entertainment with an Italian flavor is featured each night beginning at 5 p.m.

Enjoy the musical talents of local favorites Tony Santoli, I'Liguri, Mark Lanzieri, Head Over Heels, and The Groove Time Band.

The free event is a celebration all things Italian, including the history of the parish, which dates back to the early 1900s.

Bring the kids to enjoy great rides, games, and fun. Scupine the Clown will be strolling around the festival entertaining even the littlest guests.

Visit the Italian Marketplace for gifts, T-shirts, and memorabilia.
The church is located at 10 Father Salemi Drive, and parking is available across the street at the Big Y supermarket.


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