Main Showmobile(Located on Linden Street)

Saturday, September 1thNoon Opening Ceremonies 12:30 Ron Leas’ Orchestra1:30 Civic Dance Studio2:00 University Of Scranton

Jazz Band3:00 Arabesque Dance Academy4:00 Italian Continentals featuring

Mike Lanza5:30 The Magics7:00 Old Friends

featuring Jack Bordo

9:00 Picture Perfect

Sunday, September 2th 10 am Mass in Italian at St. Peter’s

CathedralNoon King Henry and the

Original Showmen1:00 Al Grout, Juggler1:30 King Henry and the Original

Showmen2:30 Al Grout, Juggler 3:00 Chris Macchio, La Festa’s

featured Tenor from NYC4:00 Marching Paci Band

on the Square4:00 Ballet Theatre of Scranton4:30 Comedian “Uncle Floyd”

Vivino from New Jersey6:00 Frank Sinatra Tribute featuring

Chris DiMattio and the Brass & Ivory Orchestra

7:30 The POETS, La Festa’s Premier Show Band

9:30 Fireworks Sponsored by Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank

Monday, Septembr 3thNoon The Gene Dempsey Orchestra 1:30 Gerard Mayer Show Band3:00 Pat Aita and the Hi-Lites4:30 Damian the Magician5:30 Los Vega Show Band7:30 Dean Martin Tribute –

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Celebrate Italian-style with food, music and culture!

POWELL’S RENTALS & SALES

The Poets,La Festa’s Premier Show Band Sunday, Sept. 2

Espresso Stage(Located in the Cappuccino Tent N. Washington Ave.)

Saturday, September 1th 1:00 Two for the Road

with Bob Mecca2:30 Carmelo Raccuglia

The Singing Pizza Dude from New York

4:00 Guitarist John Andrews5:30 Carmelo Raccuglia

from New York

Sunday, September 2th 1:00 Gabrielle Gnudi sings

the Italian Sounds2:30 J anice Gambo4:00 Gabrielle Gnudi sings

the Italian Sounds 5:30 Singer Nikki Ross-Rasmus

Monday, Septembr 3th11:30 Celebrity Chef Joseph

Caputo of Zuppa!1:00 Binky and Jack2:30 Celebrity Chef Joseph

Caputo of Zuppa!3:30 Sarah Marie and Joseph5:00 Frankie & The Calamari

Singers and Dancers

Picnic Area StageLinden Street

Saturday, September 1th12:30 Jimmy C and Hippie

Pasta2:15 Take Three with Tony

Bouselli4:30 East Coast Trio with

Julian Sparacino, Phil Rossi, Chuck Scrimalli, Brian McGurl

Sunday, September 2th NOON The Fab III2:30 Bill and Donna Arnold

Monday, Septembr 3th11:30 The Fortunes1:30 The WANABEES3:00 Danny Rosato

and Katrina2:00 Classic Comedy

on the Square performed by The Piazza Players of Marywood University

CHRIS MACCHIO, La Festa’s featured Tenor from NYCSunday, Sept. 2

Celebrity Chef Joseph Caputo

of Zuppa!Monday, Sept. 3

Old Friendsfeaturing Jack Bordo

Carmelo Raccuglia

The Singing Pizza Celebrity from New York

Saturday, Sept. 1

Scranton Chapter

ALL WEEKEND LONG!

• Italian Trivia with Andre’ DiMino

• Street Magic with Mike and Kate Simon

Dean Martin Tribute Monday Night…

to Scranton straight from Las Vegas!

Fireworks Sponsored by Main Acts Sponsored by

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N. WASHINGTON AVENUESponsored by Bill’s Shop Rite

A. MAIN BANDSTAND 9. Snack Shack1. INFORMATION-LOST AND FOUND 10. Mr. P’s Potato Pancakes La Festa Novelties/Souvenirs 11. Nice’s Nuts2. UNICO Porketta 12. Buona Pizza Restaurant3. La Rosa Italiana 13. Pasquale’s Italian Pastries4. Arcaro & Genell’s, Old Forge 14. Electric City Pizza 5. Dominick’s Jewelry 15. Sabatelle’s Market6. The Big Game Company 16. Jersey Style Subs 7. Zina’s Homemade Fudge 8. La Festa’a Cappuccino Tent

Espresso Stage & Lawn Bocce

SPRUCE STREETSponsored by Lackawanna Heritage Valley

17. Dom Guzzi Gemstones & Silver 27. Italian Visions18. Catering by Callahan 28. White House Hoagies19. DeFilippi’s Bakery 29. Wood Grille20. Diana’s Pizza 30. Lou’s Concessions21. Webby’s Concessions- 31. 3 Cousins from Brooklyn

Middle Eastern Food 32. Lisa’s Speidies & Smoothies22. Tony Thomas’ Deli 33. Brooklyn’s Best Pastry23. Battiste & Miguel Delights 34. Villa Maria Restaurant24. Crazy Cow Ice Cream 35. Carmella’s Italian Deli & Pastries25. Drinker Mobile 26. Dave Colarusso’s Pizza & Pasta

★ REST ROOMS & SANITARY SINKS (D) Port-o-Lavs ★ NO PARKING is enforced on both sides of the streets surrounding Courthouse Square. Vehicles will be fined and/or towed at owner’s expense!

ADAMS AVENUESponsored by Sundance Vacations

36. J & J Kettle Korn 47. Yogi’s Ethnic Delights37. Sundance Vacations 48. Memorable Occasions38. Goomba’s Pizza 49. Mendicino’s Pizza39. Plumpy’s Pierogies/Mafalda’s Italian 50. Down Home-Home Made Pudding40. M & M Concessions 51. Ronald McDonald House41. Lil’ Tony’s Pizza 52. Saint Ubaldo’s Society42. Notis the Gyro King 53. Kay’s Italian Restaurant 43. EJK’s Orange Drinks 54. DP’s Funnel cakes-apple dumpling44. Nico’s Pizza 55. Two Fry Guys45. New York’s Finest Italian Pastries 56. Jonathan’s Harbor46. Grico’s 57. Lou’s World Famous

LINDEN STREETSponsored by Lackawanna County Arts Engage

59. Amber Donia Bakery 70. Mickey’s London Broil60. La Trattoria Restaurant 71. Joey’s Hot & Sweet Sausage61. Thick and Thin Pizza 72. Sal’s Pizza62. Roseanne’s Pizza 73. Bindi Desserts63. Rachel’s Cheesesteaks 74. Popcorn Fantasy 64. Dan Figura’s Concessions 75. Family of Saint Ubaldo 65. The Original Scala Pastry 76. Roasati’s Italian Ice66. Rice’s Concessions 77. American Cancer Society67. Giovanni’s on the Go 78. Pro Race Obsession68. Grande Family Restaurant 80. Verizon Wireless69. EJK’s Seafood & Clams 58. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation

Kiddieland

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENT: Christopher DiMattio VICE-PRESIDENT: Joseph Guido

SECRETARY: Debra Meila TREASURER: Sam Prudente

CHAPLAIN: Rev. David P. Cappelloni Chaplain Emeritus: Msgr. Constantine Siconolfi

Diane Alberigi Jack Costanzi, Jr.Mary MarraraFrank T. Blasi, Esq.Andre’ DiMinoTony Nicosia

Brian Cali, Esq.Francene Pisano DudziecMargaret PettinatoFrank Castellano, Esq.William R. GenelloPeter Ruane, Esq.

Karen CliffordFrank GervasiMichael SemianLou CossaDavid KontzFrank Zazzera

Patrick Fricchione, Sr. Patrick F. Guido

Robert W. PettinatoNicholas Scandale

2012 VOLUNTEER COMMITTEEHonorary Chairmen .............. Pat Fricchione, Sr. & Pat “Bucky” Guido

General Chairman ......................................................Chris DiMattio

Vendor Coordinators ............ Joe Guido, Frank Castellano, Co-Chairs

Grounds .............................Dave Kontz and Mike Dudziec, Co-Chairs

Steve Andrichak, Frank Blasi, Carlo Celli, Carlo R. Celli, Gary Greco, John Costanzi, Sr., Joe and Lou DiMattio,

Carl Noakes, Peter Ruane, Bob Montalbano, Tony Summa, Richard Suraci, Pat Yanni

Publicity Committee ...................................William R. Genello, Chair Elizabeth Frosini, Francene Dudziec, André DiMino

Security & Safety ........ Frank Castellano, Chair, Dave Bird, Chet Merli

Entertainment ............................................ Frank Gervasi, Lou Cossa

Printing ......................Francene Dudziec, Kip Conforti, Chris DiMattio

Cappuccino Tent .......... Diane Alberigi, Chair, Mike Semian, Co-Chair Ann DiMattio, Theresa Andrichak,

Jack Costanzi, Scranton UNICO Ladies

Souvenirs .......................... Karen Clifford, Peggy Pettinato, Co-Chairs Bill Buckley, Diane Scandale, Jane Carlonas, Rose Blasi,

Jenny DiMino, Francene Dudziec, Debra Meila, Tony Nicosia, Bonnie Rosati, Sally Preate

Instant Bingo ..... Brian Cali, Bob Pettinato, Jeff Belardi, Nick Scandale

Money Tree/Flowers ................................................. Mary Marrara

Bocce Supervisor .....................................................Danny Lovaglio

Finance .........................Sam Prudente, Frank J. Blasi, Frank Zazzera

Electrical ............................................. John Kearney, Paul Casparro, Gino Arcurie, Rich Schraeder. I.B.E.W. Local 81

Mass ................... Rev. David Cappelloni, Joseph Moffitt, Linda Houck

ACKNOWLEDGMENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

* LACKAWANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS *Corey D. O’Brien, Jim Wansacz, Patrick M. O’Malley

Department of Arts and Culture Maureen McGuigan

Dept. of Public Works - Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Chester Lenceski - Bill Davis

Dep. Director of Community Relations - Insurance & Risk Mgmt. Jim Rodway - Richard JonesLackawanna Heritage VaLLey – Natalie Solfanelli, Dan Perry

Sheriff’s Department, John Szymanski, Dom ManettiLackawanna county conVention & Visitors Bureau

Tracy Angeli Barone

* CITY OF SCRANTON *Mayor Chris Doherty

Dept. of Police - Fire - Public Works Dept. & Parks, RecreationChief Carl Graziano - Chief Tom Davis – Mark DougherBureau of Licenses – Mark Seitzinger, Mary Foley, John Bannon

Scranton Parking Authority- Robert ScopellitiInternational Brotherhood Electrical Workers – Local # 81

Rich Schraeder, Paul Casparro, Gino ArcurieLackawanna Ambulance – Mike McCormick, Bruce Beauvais

DeNaples Auto Parts Powell’s Equipment Rentals – Ken Powell

Simplex Industries, Inc.Dunmore Appliance Outlet – Nick Gillette

Arcaro & Genell’s RestaurantSt. Peter’s Cathedral, Rev. Phil Altavilla, V.G.

Scranton Tomorrow- Leslie CollinsJohn P. Kearney & Associates Electrical Contractors

Revenue Stream Group – Richard SuraciMAC Sign Systems – Kevin McDonough

Waste ManagememtOfficial Media Sponsor: Times Shamrock

The Don Giovanni ShowPRIMO Magazine

La Festa CommitteeAll proceeds defray festival expenses and benefit local charities.

In Memoriam

KEEP THE SQUARE CLEAN ★ PLEASE USE TRASH CONTAINERS!!

Honorary Members

Tom “Budd” Finn Rev. Patrick Genello

Allen Layne

James R. MinicozziDr. Joseph Skettino

Tony Santilli

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