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The Flag of Italy was raised at Boston City Hall on Friday, October 5, in honor of Italian Heritage Month. Consul General of Italy in Boston, Federica Sereni, joined with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh for the ceremony along with local elected officials to celebrate the occasion. Photos by Gerri Palladino.
Italian Flag Raising at Boston City Hall
Consul General of Italy in Boston, Federica Sereni
Mayor Marty Walsh speaks at the flag raising ceremony.
Representative Adrian Madaro.
City Councilor Lydia Edwards.
Philip Frattaroli speaks at the ceremony.
Spectators at the Italian flag raising.
Richard Vita of the Italian Heritage Month Committee.
Spectators at the Italian flag raising.
Officials at the flag raising.
Senator Sal DiDomenico helps to raise the Flag.
Rep. Adrian Madaro helps to raise the Flag.
Senator Joseph Boncore.
Sen. Joe Boncore, Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Sen. Sal DiDomenico, Consul General of Italy Federica Sereni, Rep. Paul Donato, Rep. Adrian Madaro and Governor’s Councilor Marilyn Petitto Devaney
Marilyn Petitto Devaney and Lino Rullo.
Consul General of Italy Federica Sereni and James Reginald Colimon.
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