The annual flag-raising at Boston City Hall for Italian Heritage Month was a quiet affair this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The reading of the State proclamation was made to an empty plaza. Video commentary was instead submitted by Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Mayor Marty Walsh, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Speaker Robert Read More…
The October Italian-American Heritage Committee is pleased to share Dr. Anthony Fauci’s videotaped remarks thanking Governor Baker for honoring him in this year’s Proclamation of October as Italian Heritage Month. The Proclamation, celebrating the 21st anniversary of October as Italian Heritage Month, recognizes five Italian-Americans. In his thanks, Dr. Fauci discusses his Italian heritage and Read More…
In honor of Italian Heritage Month, the Flag of Italy was raised at Boston City Hall on Friday, October 11. Despite the rain, government officials, Italian neighbors and others came out to celebrate the flag raising, part of Italian Heritage Month. Photographer Gerri Palladino was on hand to capture all the excitement.
In honor of Italian Heritage Month, the Flag of Italy will be raised at Boston City Hall on Friday, October 11 at 12pm. This event will go on rain or shine! If it’s raining, it will take place inside the Curley Room of the Boston City Council, which over looks the plaza flag poles. See Read More…
October 1st marked the start of Italian-American Heritage Month, coinciding with the 20th Anniversary of the Italian Heritage Month Committee. Last week a festive program was held in the House Chamber of the State House, followed by a reception in Memorial Hall. Coro Dante, New England’s all-Italian repertoire chorus of the Dante Alighieri Society which Read More…
October is Italian Heritage Month! The annual kickoff this year will be held on Tuesday, October 1 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the House Chamber, 3rd Floor of the State House in Boston. Coro Dante will be performing the American and Italian national anthems and other musical selections. Attend with friends and family and Read More…
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.
In honor of Italian Heritage Month, the Flag of Italy will be raised at Boston City Hall on Friday, October 5 at 12pm.
The Society of Saint Joseph held an opening Mass for Italian Heritage Month on Sunday, September 30 at Saint Leonard Church in the North End. Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley presided over the Mass. Photos by Gerri Palladino.
October is Italian Heritage Month! The annual kickoff will be Monday, October 1 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the House Chamber, 3rd Floor of the State House. The event is free and open to the public. The Honorable Robert DeLeo, Speaker of the House of Representatives will serve as master of ceremonies for the impressive program Read More…
The Society of Saint Joseph will kick off October as Italian Heritage Month with a mass celebrated by Cardinal Sean O’Malley on Sunday, September 30 at 12pm at St. Leonard of Port Maurice Church, 320 Hanover Street. Attending the mass will be Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Speaker of the House Robert De Leo, and members Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, February 28 and if you’ve noticed how weathered the Italian Heritage Month banners have been looking around the neighborhood, you’re not the only one. Neighbors are unhappy about the weathered banners that remain raised after four months since the celebration, continue reading. Here’s what else you need Read More…