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Ferragosto, an ancient Roman festival created in honor of Caesar Augustus, is taking place in the Bronx’s Little Italy once again on the Sunday after Labor Day weekend to celebrate the end of the harvest season and highlight local businesses.
From noon to 6pm, business such as Artuso Pastry Shop, Morrone Pastry Shop, Calabria Pork Store, Vincent’s Meat Market, Teitel Brothers, Randazzo’s Seafood, Enzo’s of Arthur Avenue, Mario’s Restaurant, San Gennaro Restaurant, Marie’s Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans & Gifts, La Casa Grande Cigars, Felix’s Custom T-Shirts, Azgardz and more will be on the avenue.
It’s the perfect chance to enjoy Italian cuisine, culture, and entertainment on Arthur Avenue (and East 187th Street), and experience first-hand the neighborhood’s old-world charm.