From 12 noon until 6:00pm, the Belmont section of the Bronx will host their annual FERRAGOSTO festival that draws thousands of visitors from the tri-state area and beyond to the intersection of all-things-Italian at world-famous Arthur Avenue and 187th Street on Sunday, September 13, 2015. This ancient Roman festival dates back to 18 B.C. when the gathering was created in honor of the emperor, Caesar Augustus.
Generations of family-owned businesses continue to thrive and appeal to people from all over with their small-town charm, family atmosphere and preservation of Italian culture like no other area around. In addition to thousands of family visitors each year, Ferragosto increasingly draws many young professionals from the Bronx, Manhattan and the entire tri-state area that want to explore Italian culture and experience all the fun, food and music the festival has to offer.
Ferragosto is a chance for people to experience first-hand the neighborhood’s old-world charm and tradition of good taste, including all our fine-dining restaurants, our hand-made and imported Italian products and so much more.
The Ferragosto celebration includes traditional Italian Street Performances, live musical performances, celebrity guests, kids’ activities and more.
Parking is available at Fordham University 685 E Fordham Road with a free shuttle to and from Arthur Avenue.
For more information please visit the Ferragosto website.