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July 31st thru August 2nd
Boylan High School Grounds
BENVENUTI ALLA FESTA ITALIANA 2009
WELCOME TO FESTA ITALIANA 2009
Twenty-nine years ago, two men, Noe (Whitey) Marinelli and Bob (Corky) Corirossi had an inspiration, a festival that would join the Italian community in Rockford one weekend a year. One big family reunion!
With the help of over 100 chair people, countless volunteers, Whitey and Corky’s constant involvement and support, Festa Italiana is now the second largest festival in Rockford. For one very special weekend each year, everyone who passes through our gates is an “Honorary Italian.”
Festa Italiana is a subcommittee of GRIAA (Greater Rockford Italian American Association) and the largest contributor to GRIAA’s scholarship fund. GRIAA’s scholarship fund helps our Italian descendent's with tuition in our parochial schools. To date, GRIAA has awarded approximately half million dollars in scholarships!
As your co-chairperson for Festa Italiana 2008 Corky and I would like to invite you to browse our website at www.griaa.com Check out Festa’s Entertainment at http://www.griaa.com/schedule.php and Amici Italiani Adult & Youth Dance Troupe, our Italian culture, event times, wonderful pictures and the many other programs GRIAA supports.
All of us look forward to seeing you on the grounds of Boylan Catholic High School, August 1st thru the 3rd.
Ciao
Whitey "Noe" Marinelli and Robert "Corky" Corirossi
Co-Chairperson 2008
Festival Date & Times:
Celebrate 30 years with us Family Night (1/2 price admission) and wrist bands for your children for unlimited rides $10.00
Thursday, July 31, 2008 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 1, 2008……….5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008……Noon – 11 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008……...Noon – 8:30 p.m.
Sunday Mass on the grounds at 10:00 a.m.
Sat. & Sunday Only……Noon – 5 p.m.
Unlimited Amusement Rides with $10.00 Wristband
Cost: $ 4.00 per person – Children 12 and under FREE when accompanied by an adult.
Festa Italiana 2008 Executive Board
Whitey Marinelli & Corky Corirossi 2008 Chairman
Karen Cantele 2007 Chairman
Brenda Falzone Phillip 2006 Chairman
Mitch LaMonica 2009 Chairman
Bonnie Capriola Falzone 2010 Chairman
Rick Heffner 2011 Chairman
Festa Italiana 2008 Advisory Board
Whitey Marinelli ~ Bradley Messina ~ Louie Maffioli
Paul Maffioli ~ John Falzone ~ Michael Vernia ~ Corky Corirossi
Frank Valentine ~ Brian Meade |
