For years, the fast-talking DJ and impresario had held his doo-wop dance parties on center stage on Washington Avenue, his endless playlist a soulful soundtrack for the festival.The Tribute to Jerry Blavat show will feature live performances and a “Geator Gold Dance Party” with DJ Eric Bartello.But along with the heavy hearts is an excitement for the festival’s growing diversity. This year,
. That’s more than double than 2019, said Gambino, who said she sought the help of a translator from the Welcoming Center to strengthen communication between the merchants.At Alma Del Mar on Thursday, owners Alma Romero and her husband, Marcos Tiacopilco, were preparing 1,600 pieces of grilled corn and their signature grilled mango, which Tiacopilco cooks while wearing a cowboy hat the color of the Mexican flag.Vendors admitted that their excitement was tinged with a touch of anxiety.
David Brown, owner of Talluto’s Pasta, and the festival’s treasurer, said he hasn’t slept all week. With the heat and the extra staffing and rising food costs, a lot of vendors took a loss last year, he said. Much of the cappelletti with vodka sauce and meatball sandwiches he was selling last year went home with his staff.Ciliberti said this year felt special.
“We want people to come down and realize our market is still here, and look at all we have,” she said.The Italian Market Festival will be held on Ninth Street — from Wharton to Fitzwater Streets — on May 20 and 21 between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival is family-friendly, and most activities are free.The procession take places May 20, starting at 12:30 p.m., at the historic St. Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi Church.
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