Ferragosto
Little Italy’s biggest party, Ferragosto, returns for its final year with this year’s theme “Pirates Invade Sicily,” on Saturday, August 17 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight, with a VIP reception starting at 5:00 p.m. Come enjoy the festivities and experience dancing, a casino with fun games, two live bands, amazing food from 18 of Little Italy’s favorite restaurants—including hors d’oeuvres, main dishes, drinks, cocktails and desserts, and a shipload of fun with multiple immersive surprises! Ferragosto also features a live auction, a cigar bar and raffle prizes like a trip to Italy, a cash jackpot and more. Attendees can celebrate this year’s pirate theme dressed in costume or come as they are – in cocktail or summer attire. The largest themed Italian-American gala in the country benefits historical preservation, youth programs and school scholarships. Tickets to the finale, Ferragosto’s Pirates Invade Sicily start at $125 for single tickets and $1,250 for a table—upgraded VIP prices are also available.