ROCHESTER ITALIAN HERITAGE DAY

Rochester Public Market
Sunday, ​October 6, 2024
​11:00 AM until 4:00 PM
NO ADMISSION FEE

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The local community will gather at the Rochester Public Market for a large-scale event. The event will be open to all and include a sampling of authentic Italian and Italian-American influenced music, art, food, history and culture with opportunities for interactive engagement. This event promises to be different from other traditional cultural festivals of the past. Participants will have opportunities for hands-on engagement and a deeper appreciation of Italian culture. 
11:00 AM - Event Begins
​4:00 PM - Event Ends
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ENTERTAINMENT ON ITALIAN HERITAGE DAY

MICHAEL SIDOTI

MARK DANIELS

Coming from an Italian/American family in East Irondequoit, New York, he always had musical curiosity and a desire to sing and play an instrument. While no one in his family displayed musical talents, he arrived with an overabundance! Can you imagine the tolerance of his parents, putting up with endless hours of trumpet performance in the bedroom right next to theirs? Despite that, his parents were always encouraging and supportive of my musical explorations and for that I'm eternally grateful.

2024 PERFORMANCE STAGE PROGRAM 

11:00     Welcome by Joe Chaffee
11:10     Michael Sidoti
11:30     Tarantella
11:35     Introductions by John Ninfo
11:45     Mark Daniels and Rachel Magil
12:15     Roc City Singers
12:45     Mark Daniels and Rachel Magil
1:00        Michael Sidoti
1:30        Nick Novellin
1:45        Jessica Best
2:00        Tarantella
2:15        Michael Sidoti
4:00        Wrap-up

2024 SECTIONS

  • Il Circolo Sportivo - Highlighting Italian Sports and Games i.e. table top bocce, scopa and other card games. 1:00 The Buffalo Bills Game
  • Cugini di Roc Cafe - with Espresso, Pastries and Storytelling
  • Children’s Activities  - Arts and More
  • Painting Rochester’s Italian Neighborhoods - by Roc Paint Sip​

2024 CULTURE AND HERITAGE BOOTHS

  • Origin and Migration
  • Language
  • Genealogy
  • Gesturing
  • Oral Histories

2024 DEMONSTRATIONS 

  • Food Demonstration
  • Jewelry Making with Mae Bead
  • Flower Arranging with Angela Masciangelo
  • Pasta Making with the Southeast Area Coalition
  • Vespa Club

2024 FOOD VENDORS