Ferragosto was around before the death of Jesus, but chances are that you have never celebrated this holiday. This Saturday, the Setai plans to change this with their Ferragosto Italiano. From 8 p.m.

One of the most celebrated holidays in Italy, Ferragosto dates back to the Roman Empire. Originating from Feriae Augusti or the festival of Emperor Augustus, the month-long festivities honored ...

New Yorkers know – and, if they’re averse to commotion and crowds, may even dread – the annual San Gennaro festival in Manhattan’s Little Italy. They know funnel cake, the Ferris wheel, and the ...

SAN DIEGO — This year’s Ferragosto’s Pirates Invade Sicily will be the biggest neighborhood bash yet featuring a casino with fun games, dancing, two live bands, amazing food from 18 of Little Italy’s ...

A woman waves a fan as she walks across Rome's Piazza Navona amid a heatwave. Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP People in Italy were warned to expect a 'fiery' Ferragosto holiday week, with every part of ...

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. The first weekend in September delivers the beloved West Side ...

Supermarkets open on Ferragosto, which ones? Today, many supermarket chains will remain open, not only in big cities and not only in the morning, but throughout the day. A choice that has sparked ...

BELMONT, the Bronx (PIX11) – The annual Ferragosto festival is scheduled to get underway along Arthur Avenue in the Bronx this weekend Mayor Eric Adams joined members of the Belmont Business ...

Years ago, we made a travel mistake that we will never forget. We were in Italy during Ferragosto, driving from a hotel on Lake Como to a wine resort in Chianti. We got up early that morning, ...