SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The full schedule for La Festa Italiana has been announced, along with all the acts playing at Alfredo's Main Stage and the Wayne Bank Stage at La Festa's Cafe on Adams Avenue.
La Festa Italiana will be held Friday, August 29, through Monday, September 1. Friday the hours are 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday are open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Monday is open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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The celebration of culture, cuisine, and entertainment will be held on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton.
The following will happen at Alfredo's Main Stage:
Friday August 29
5:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
5:30 p.m. The Exact Change Band, Tribute to Paul LaBelle
7:00 p.m. Scranton Civic Ballet Company: The Story of Pinocchio
8:00 p.m. Picture Perfect Band
Saturday August 30
10:00 a.m. Captain James R. Minicozzi Memorial Race/Walk
12:00 p.m. Andrea Amoroso Sings Italian
1:30 p.m. 5 Star Dance Academy
2:00 p.m. The Luongo Brothers with special guest Mike Lanza
3:30 p.m. Paci Band performs on The Square
4:00 p.m. Old Friends, Celebrating 50 Years
5:30 p.m. Arts in Movement Dance
6:00 p.m. The Cameos, New Jersey’s Favorite Oldies Group
8:00 p.m. Scranton’s Lorenzo Pugliese performs a Frankie Valli Tribute
8:30 p.m. Billy Joel Tribute featuring Frank Provinzono and Ken McGraw’s Brass & Ivory Band
Including the Italian Car Show Saturday afternoon – North Washington Avenue
Sunday August 31
10:00 a.m. Mass in Italian at St. Peter’s Cathedral
12:00 p.m. Andrea Amoroso Sings Italian
1:30 p.m. Rob Smith, Juggler
2:00 p.m. The Untouchables Band
3:30 p.m. Lynnette’s Twirlerettes
4:00 p.m. Nikki Rasmus, Connie Francis Tribute Show
5:00 p.m. T.J. Capobianco from The Met, La Festa’s Premier Tenor
5:30 p.m. Ballet Theatre of Scranton, Italian Folk Dancing
6:00 p.m. Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin Tribute Show featuring Chris DiMattio and Las Vegas performer Andy DiMino, plus special appearance by “Marilyn Monroe” with Ken McGraw’s Brass & Ivory Big Band
8:30 p.m. Daddy-O and The Sax Maniax
Monday September 1
12:00 p.m. The Gene Dempsey Orchestra, World War II Veteran Gene Passarella Celebrates His 100th Birthday!
1:30 p.m. Al Grout, Juggler and Magician
2:00 p.m. Nino & Mike, The Italian Serenaders from New York
3:30 p.m. Al Grout, Juggler and Magician
4:00 p.m. Frank Gervasi & Toby Naro
5:30 p.m. Popstar Drive, Premier Dance Band
Including Damian the Magician on The Square
The following will take place at the Wayne Bank Stage at La Festa's Cafe on Adams Avenue:
Friday August 29
5:00 p.m. Meet Me on Marcie
8:00 p.m. Big King Moose
Saturday August 30
12:00 p.m. Corey Kizer
2:00 p.m. Fuzzy Park Band
4:30 p.m. Joe Baress, Tribute to Sarah Marie
7:00 p.m. Andrea Amoroso, Italian Hits
Sunday August 31
12:00 p.m. Tony Vergnetti
2:30 p.m. Janice Gambo-Chesna
4:30 p.m. Massimo Brutto, Italian Singer
7:00 p.m. Mike & Billy
Monday September 1
12:00 p.m. The Wanabees
2:30 p.m. East Coast
Including Paolo & Felice, Italian Strollers from New York throughout The Square
Along with the entertainment, there will be many food and art vendors in attendance, including bocce games and bounce rides for the kids..
