The San Gennaro Festa will be celebrated on Saturday, February 10, (11 a.m. to 11 p.m.) and Sunday, February 11, (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) at Coachman Park, 301 Drew Street, Clearwater. This fun filled family event, reminiscent of the New York City Feast of San Gennaro, will allow all to experience the joy and excitement of an old fashioned street festival. The Festa is produced by LIADO, The Italian-American Women of Today, a non-profit organization and the City of Clearwater. Proceeds will benefit the St. Joseph's Children's Cancer Research Center and the LIADO Scholarship Fund.
This year's event will feature continuous live entertainment including Sonni Gerraci and John and Mary K. Wilson. Those attending will also be treated to meatball and cannoli eating contests, grape stomping, children's activities, a carnival, street musicians and entertainers. Available for purchase will be an amazing array of delectable Italian festival foods prepared by local Italian restaurants as well as other popular snacks. Many local craftsmen will be on hand to show and sell their wares.
For additional information call 727-562-4700.