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2012 Feast of St. Anthony Festival is Sunday

June 9, 2012 Lindsay

Once again I am out of town for the festivities (I am visiting a Pittsburgh friend in Lawton, Oklahoma) – but a dear friend (who is Pittsburghs biggest non-Italian supporter of Italian events) kindly reminded me that Sunday is the annual Feast of St. Anthony Festival.  It promises to be an amazing time with even more amazing food. The festival takes place at 21st and Smallman Streets. Here is the line up for Sunday The Festival runs from Noon – 8 PM. 1:30 – Italian Mass by his Excellency Bishop Emeritus Anthony G. Bosco ~2:30 PM – Procession with the… Read the rest

Filed Under: Annual Events, Events, Food Festival Tagged With: feast of st. anthony, food festival, Italian, Strip District

The Annual Feast of Saint Anthony – Food, Family and Bon Journey

June 9, 2011 Lindsay

This is one of those events that I have heard amazing stories about but have not yet been able to attend.  As I mentioned in last years post about the Feast of St. Anthony – I learned about this festival from a friend, who is not Italian – but might as well be – because he is the biggest promoter of Italian cultural events in this city.  I did get to attend a festival of the goat with him earlier this year – it was an amazing time and I can attest there was plenty of wine, homemade wine, served.… Read the rest

Filed Under: Community Resources, Food Festival Tagged With: bon journey, feast of st. anthony, festival, Italian, italians, Strip District

One Big Italian Celebration – The Feast of St. Anthony Festival

June 10, 2010 Lindsay

Image via Wikipedia This festival comes highly recommended from a friend of IheartPGH (FoIHP) very enthusiastic Pittsburgher – he has been talking about this festival since the last festival.  I think FoIHP is pretty serious about his festivals and I know he has been volunteering his time to make this years festival amazing. Who is St. Anthony? Saint Anthony of Padua (Italy), lived from 1195-1231. Born in Portugal, he was a Franciscan monk and lived in Morocco before settling in Padua. He was known as an eloquent speaker.  St. Anthony is also the patron saint of lost items (after spending… Read the rest

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: feast of st. anthony, festival, Italian, Pino Marelli Band, Smallman Streets, st. anthony, Troy Hill, Wall Street Journal

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