Volunteer cooks drop calamari into hot oil.
Festa Italia 2026.
Attendees watch live entertainment, cooking demonstrations and ceremonial dedications during the event.
Live music performances played iconic Italian-American covers of classic songs from artists like Rosemary Clooney.
A crowning of a statue of Santa Rosalia is one of the main traditions to commence the festivities of the event.
Festa Italia 2026 volunteers.
The annual Festa Italia celebrates the history and traditions of Sicilians that landed in Monterey to fish the bay each year. Here are some of the scenes from the 93rd annual celebration that happened Sept. 11-13.
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