Italian festivals are a great way to enjoy real Italian culture. They usually honor the history, culture, or the patron saint. Basically, these celebrations can last from one day to several days and involve a great deal of related events, usually including religious processions, music, fireworks, artisan markets, and lots of local food.
Located on Spring Street in Lodi, my partner and I came on the last day after several years absent to the annual festival held during Labor Day Weekend celebrating St. Joseph as a model of labor.
Food is at the heart of any Italian feast, with vendors serving a mix of traditional Italian-American fare and regional specialties. A classic menu would be sausage and pepper sandwiches, zeppoles (fried dough), arancini (fried rice balls), pizza, pasta dishes, and cannolis. The air is often filled with music from Italian-American performers, folk groups, and tribute bands. There were carnival rides and games for family entertainment.
All the boxes were checked, and we had a great time. read more