Italian Flag Raised in Anticipation of La Festa Italiana
Some of the board members, committee volunteers and civic officials associated with La Festa Italiana raise the Italian flag on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton, site of the festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding to be held Labor Day Weekend, rain or shine, Friday through Monday, Sept. 4-7. Hours are Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. From left: Dr. Peter Cognetti; Karen Clifford; Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan; Eileen Cipriani, City of Scranton; Alex Strubeck; Atty. Frank Castellano; Nancy and Bill Genello; Frank Gervasi; Jim Sagona with Emilia Ann; La Festa President Chris DiMattio; Ann DiMattio; Colby Cali; Richard Garofalo; Joe Guido Jr.; Joe Guido; Atty. Frank Blasi; Francene Pisano; Louis DiMattio; Tony Nicosia; Diane Alberigi; Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak; Debra Meila; Kevin McDonough; Leslie Minicozzi Galacci; Lackawanna County Commissioner Thom Welby.
