Chicagoland's Largest & Longest
Running Italian Festival since 1900
We're excited to be hosting our 126th Annual Italian Fest in honor of Maria Santissima Lauretana on Labor Day weekend, Friday, September 4th through Sunday, September 6th, in Niles near the Golf Mill Mall. The Feast of Maria SS. Lauretana is one of Chicago's largest and longest-running Italian festivals, drawing thousands of attendees and featuring great food vendors, entertainment, rides and games along with our parade, processions and famous “Flight of the Angels.” Carnival open thru Monday, Sep. 7! Looking for Carnival Wristbands & Ride Specials?
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This year's feast will begin on Friday and end Sunday night. We're now open on Saturday at Noon! Please see the schedule below for more information.
** Food Vendors, Carnival Rides, Games & Beer Garden from open to close every day! **
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Traditional Flight of the Angels
The Flight of the Angels, or Volata, is a time-honored tradition that dates back to the 1600's in Sicily. Of the many traditions that were brought from Sicily to Chicago, the Flight of the Angels during the Feast of Maria SS. Lauretana is one of the most breathtaking and awe inspiring. Our Blue and Pink Angels take flight over the procession to recite a prayer to the Virgin Mary. This honorary tradition of being an Angel has been passed from one generation to the next and it is common that mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers have seen their children participate in this beautiful tradition.
The Flight of the Angels will be performed twice on Sunday, September 6th at approximately 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
ENTERTAINMENT
Bring out your inner Italian and enjoy family-friendly entertainment all weekend!
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FOOD, RIDES, GAMES & MORE
Eat, drink and have fun the Italian way!
Joseph's Finest Meats
Homemade Italian Beef, Homemade Italian Sausage, Combos, 1/2 lb Burgers & Ribbon Fries
Sicilian Bakery
Cannoli, Tiramisu, Fried Iris, Espresso, Hot & Iced Coffee
Bella Luna Cafe
Wood Fired Pizza, Pasta & Fried Ravioli
Lauretana's Panelle
Pane e Panelle
Dolce Famiglia
Italian Ice & Gelato
Nana's Nuts
Lupini Beans, Dry Nuts, Gummy Bears & More
Spuntino's Pizza
Pizza, Arancini, Chicken Parm Sandwiches & Italian Beef
Amici Italian Specialties
Panzerotti, Italian Subs & Chocolate Paradiso (Nutella Shakes)
Stunod's Pizzeria
Meatball Sandwiches & Breaded Steak Sandwiches
Seafood & Italian Appetizers
Seafood & Italian Appetizers
Mexican Food
Tacos, Burritos & Mexican Fare
Carnival Food by MM
Rides, Games, Hot Dogs, Funnel Cake, Snow Cones, Cotton Candy & More
SPONSORS
Started in 1900, the Feast of Maria SS. Lauretana is one of Chicagoland's longest-running Italian festivals that draws thousands of attendees each Labor Day weekend. Becoming a sponsor gives you a unique opportunity to gain visibility at a highly attended event while supporting a Chicago Italian tradition. The Maria SS. Lauretana Society thanks our amazing sponsors for their support in making our Feast a success!
2020 Anniversary Mass with
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