Festa Italiana Is Back: American Italian Cultural Society

CREST HILL, IL — A number of popular Joliet outdoor festivals aren't taking place this summer because of uncertainties amid the coronavirus and social distancing. The Joliet Park District canceled June's Taste of Joliet for the second straight year. St. Joseph's Catholic Parish canceled all of its weekend festivals at St. Joe's Park for this entire summer.

And last week WJOL reported Fiesta en la Calle was being canceled for September in downtown Joliet because of the uncertainty with coronavirus protocols and in the interest of safety.

But on Sunday night came some welcome news. The American Italian Cultural Society in Crest Hill announced that Festa Italiana will take place Aug. 13-15.

The three-day event will take place at the Italian Cultural Society's property at 1918 Donmaur Drive. The festival will get underway on a Friday night, from 6 to 11 p.m.

Saturday's event will last from 2 to 11 p.m. Finally, the festival will draw to a close on Aug. 15, with the Sunday activities going from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

How much will it cost to attend Festa Italiana? Nothing. Absolutely nothing.

Attendance in free.

"Festa Italiana is happening this year! Mark your calendar for this three-day event," the American Italian Cultural Society announced Sunday night on its Facebook page.