Heartstrings

• Notte Bianca

This traditional Italian event is held in July in conjunction with the Bocce Tournament at the Alta House.  Restaurants and galleries light up the late-night sky in Little Italy and visitors can wine, dine and shop until late at night.

• Feast of the Assumption

For the past 111 years, the Parish of Holy Rosary has hosted the celebration of the Feast of the Assumption in Cleveland’s Historic Little Italy.  The Assumption, a Catholic Holy Day on August 15, commemorates Mary being taken into Heaven. A solemn Mass is celebrated in the Church, after which the statue of the Blessed Virgin is taken in procession throughout the neighborhood. During the four days of festivities, booths are set up in the Churchyard featuring Italian foods, live music and rides for young children. Independent vendors also have booths on the street. The Rosary is prayed daily at the shrine to Our Lady of the Assumption, located on the East side of the church. On the final evening of the “Feast” a candlelight procession is held to honor Mary. A short prayer service and fireworks conclude our tribute to God for all the good He has done through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. The “Feast” is a celebration of the Gospel of Life, Faith and Family.

Every year we estimate that close to 100,000 people attend this festive celebration!  The dates revolve around the Holy Day, August 15.  Dates vary to capture as many weekend days as possible.  Stay posted for details and learn more about this wonderful tradition.

• Taste of Little Italy

Started in 1997, A Taste of Little Italy & Silent Auction is a culinary and cultural extravaganza!  Located behind the Montessori School, adjacent to Holy Rosary Church in the month of September, this amazing event is attended by over 1000 people and grows every year.  There are booths by the best Italian restaurants in the neighborhood and throughout Cleveland, along with international wine distributors, and they all put on a great show. Proceeds benefit the Montessori School’s scholarship fund and capital improvement projects.  This year's date is Sunday, September 18th.  Taste of Little Italy

• Columbus Day Parade

The The Columbus Day Parade in Cleveland Ohio (on Columbus Day) is a true celebration of Italian American heritage. The parade is hosted by The Order of Italian Sons and Daughters of America and held in the Little Italy. Restaurants and shops are open during the event for extended fun.

Click on this link to see a great article about Heartstrings in the Neighborhood Voice.  Thanks so much for profiling our business, Nathaniel!