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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.
In honor of Italian Heritage Month, the Flag of Italy will be raised at Boston City Hall on Friday, October 7th, 12:00 noon after a 11:30 a.m. reception in the Piemonte Room (5th Floor).
October is Italian Heritage Month! Many thanks to our friends at the Boston Post-Gazette for sharing their calendar listing, shown below. (Click pages to enlarge.) See our NorthEndWaterfront.com Community Calendar for local events.
Columbus Day is celebrated in October, proclaimed as Italian Heritage Month at the State House this week. This year is the 14th official dedication of the month recognizing Italian American culture, history and activities. This year, awards went to Albert “Buddy” Mangina for Community Service and Jerry Leone, Middlesex County District Attorney as the Law Read More…
