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Canceled: Festa Italiana in Raleigh Sep 23

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Jody Mace
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UPDATE: This event is being canceled due to the weather forecast.

Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh.

Admission is free.

Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes:

  • Italian entertainment
  • Kids’ games
  • Face painting
  • Arts & Craft vendors
  • Raffle
  • Italian wines
  • Food trucks
  • Beer truck
  • Italian merchandise
  • Italian food!

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Canceled: Festa Italiana in Raleigh
When
September 23, 2023 @ 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Cost
FREE
What
Canceled: Festa Italiana in Raleigh
Where
Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh
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