Events

Street Co-Naming Ceremony & Fair in Honor of Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu

A street co-naming ceremony and fair will be held on Crescent Ave at Arthur Ave in honor of Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu, Albanian Commander during the 15th Century, and to Celebrate Albanian Culture with a Festive Fair. The event will celebrate the neighborhood’s Albanian History, and connections with the Italian American community. The fair will feature […]

Piazza di Belmont

In its third year and back by popular demand, Piazza di Belmont will return to Bronx Little Italy on Sundays for al fresco dining. Arthur Ave will turn into a culinary oasis and be closed to vehicular traffic from East 186th St to Crescent Ave from 3pm to 9pm on Sundays through September 25th. “The […]

Memorial Mass

A Memorial Mass will be held for Tonino Sementilli at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Saturday, December 4th at 10:30am. Tonino Sementilli, owner of Amato Pharmacy, cared deeply about the welfare of our neighborhood. He was actively involved in local civil initiatives and was passionate about helping the youth of our community. Over […]

Bronx Little Italy Tree Lighting Ceremony on Small Business Saturday

The Belmont BID welcomes the return of the Holiday season with its annual tree lighting ceremony. Join us on Small Business Saturday, November 27 in Ciccarone Park from 4 -6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend, as we will be singing Christmas carols while eating Italian cookies and drinking hot chocolate. Children will also be […]

Italian Heritage Celebration

Join us in Bronx Little Italy to celebrate Italian heritage on Monday, October 11th. Enjoy live performances from “The Belmont 4” in D’Auria Murphy Triangle from 12-3pm and “Pane E Cioccolato” on East 186th Street from 1-4pm. Explore our deliciously authentic neighborhood full of century old artisan food shops, retail, and world class restaurants.

Paulie’s Push

As tribute to flight attendants and crew members killed in the September 11th attacks, former flight attendant Paul “Paulie” Venuto will push an Airline Beverage Cart from Boston Logan Airport to Ground Zero, NYC. The Belmont BID is honored to welcome Paulie as he makes a stop on Arthur Avenue as part of his 200-mile […]

Ferragosto 2021

The Belmont BID plans to welcome back visitors and host Ferragosto in our world famous neighborhood on Sunday, September 12th from 12-6pm. Ferragosto is a way to convene our customers and supporters in a festival-like atmosphere and share what we have to offer as an authentic Little Italy. It’s a day filled with rich culture, […]

UEFA EURO 2020 Watch Party

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Celebrations

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will host a variety of celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel from July 9th through July 18th. On Sunday, July 18th, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast Day will include a block party on Belmont Ave at East 187th St with food, entertainment, and games.

Tony Morante Book Signing