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The Abruzzo and Molise
Heritage Society

of Washington, DC
the Italian Cultural Society

of Washington, DC
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Festa Italiana Foundation of Washington, DC

The Festa Italiana Foundation of Washington, DC is a private cultural organization that works to promote Italian culture and tradition in the metropolitan Washington area, primarily through the organization's main event, Festa Italiana.

The Festa Italiana -- which began in 1999 -- is an annual street festival in the tradition of the storied festivals of cities such as New York, Milwaukee, Chicago and Baltimore. Festa Italiana features authentic Italian and Italian-American cuisine, live music, dancing, art, crafts and much more.

Formed by three of Washington's major Italian-American community organizations -- The Abruzzo and Molise Heritage Society of Washington, DC, Holy Rosary Church and the Italian Cultural Society, the Festa Italiana is a great way for the Italian-American community to come together. In doing so, we ensure the preservation and promotion of Italian and Italo-American history and culture, which is an important part of the cultural fabric of the United States.

2010committee


Festa Italiana 2011 Planning Committee

    Italian Cultural Society Representatives:
  • Joe Onofrietti = President, Cultural Display and Entertainment
    joseph.onofrietti@us.ibm.com (703) 300-7052
  • Ron Cappelletti = Cultural Display and Website Assistant
    Ron.cappelletti@gmail.com (301) 367-5878
  • Arrigo Mongini = Cultural Display, Co-chair Raffle and Program
    Arrigo.mongini@verizon.net (301) 229-1653

    Abruzzo and Molise Heritage Society Representatives:
  • Dick DiBuono = Operations
    rjdibuono@aol.com (703) 960-5981
  • Jeff Clark = Secretary, Permits and Licenses
    jrcspagnolo@hotmail.com (801) 792-7160
  • Karen Berl = Entertainment
    va.rsvpevents@yahoo.com (540) 907-0558

    Holy Rosary Church Representatives:
  • Father Tomasi = Cultural Display and Lead Church Procession
    casaitaldc@yahoo.com (202) 638-0165
  • Jim DeSantis = Vice President, Corporate Sponsorships and Co-chair Volunteers
    jamesdesantis@gmail.com (571) 970-0277 (813) 476-0111
  • Frank Kulla = Vendor Committee
    Holy Name Society (703) 675-3160

  • Cultural Committee: Arrigo Mongini, Joe Onofrietti, Ron Cappelletti and Father Tomasi
  • Vendor Committee: Joe Onofrietti and Frank Kulla
  • Volunteer Committee: Jim DeSantis
  • Raffle Committee: Arrigo Mongini and Tony Sinopoli Macri
  • Web Master: Romeo Sabatini
  • Entertainment Committee: Joe Onofrietti and Karen Berl
  • Festa Program: Nick Monaco and Joan Dall’Aqua
  • Treasurer: Jordan Gozzi of FIERI
  • First Aid Person: Tricia Maltagliati
  • Operations Committee: Dick DiBuono and Jordan Gozzi
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