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A celebration of heritage

Posted 9/8/21

A celebration of heritage The Labor Day weekend brought the Feast of Santa Maria Di Prata, which featured the best homemade Italian food in Rhode Island, entertainment and good family fun. The Santa Maria Di Prata Society was started in 1984. Today, more

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A celebration of heritage

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! Beer and wine tickets were available for purchase at the Feast of Santa Maria Di Prata. Pictured are Frank Rizzo and John Ciccone, both members of the Society.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

WORKING HARD: Each year, the Feast of Santa Maria Di Prata is put together by a team of volunteers. Pictured, from left, are Elizabeth and Andrew Calori, trustee Anthony Ricci, Louise and Wayne Salo, and president Ray Funaro.

DESERVING OF DESSERTS: Working and visiting the Bake Sale during the Feast of Santa Maria Di Prata last weekend were state Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, Domenica Iacobone, former Mayor Allan Fung, Anna Cenami and Lisa DeFusco.

SONY DSCFAMILY FUN: Cranston City Councilman Matt Reilly brought his two daughters, 10-year-old Lena and 7-year-old Gracelyn, to the Feast of Santa Maria Di Prata on the night of Sept. 4.

DOUGH BOY: The Feast of Santa Maria Di Prata drew adults and children to enjoy food, beverages and games. Bennett Perrino, 3, did not hesitate to take a bite out of his doughboy.

Posted Wednesday, September 8, 2021 12:57 pm

The Labor Day weekend brought the Feast of Santa Maria Di Prata, which featured the best homemade Italian food in Rhode Island, entertainment and good family fun.

The Santa Maria Di Prata Society was started in 1984. Today, more than 30 some years, the group has continued its Labor Day weekend tradition with an annual neighborhood feast featuring homemade food, live bands and plenty of rides for children.

The society’s building on Walnut Grove Avenue flies the flags of both the United States and Italy year-round. Members range in age from 18 to 94. The group raises funds for those seeking medical treatment for cancer and donates to scholarships, St. Jude and other nonprofits.

On Sept. 4, the crowd at the feast enjoyed the musical talents of one of the Italian-American favorites, The Ambrosiani.