October is Italian American Heritage Month and on October 3 at 5:30PM, the Nonantum Neighborhood Association will celebrate the raising of the Italian flag on the City Hall lawn with cannoli from Joey’s Cannoli.
The Newton Columbus Day Committee is hosting these Columbus Day events on October 10:
- 9AM: Rolling Columbus Day parade through Nonantum
- 10AM-11AM: Annual Columbus Day Rally at Coletti-Magni Park (Watertown and Bridge Streets in Nonantum)
Afterwards, all are invited to attend the Italian American Alliance’s Italian Heritage Fiesta at Tall Ships Park in East Boston (map). For more information, email Newfoundnh@aol.com.