Por Crist\u00f3bal G\u00f3mez<\/p>\n
Sail away for a night in San Diego\u2019s Little Italy to celebrate the largest themed Italian-American gala in the country, Ferragosto! Returning for its final year with the theme, \u201cPirates Invade Sicily,\u201d Ferragosto will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 6 p.m. to midnight, with a VIP reception starting at 5 p.m. in Little Italy\u2019s Amici Park. Experience an evening of delicious food, well-poured drinks, a cigar and rum lounge, live music, a full casino, pirate-themed pageantry and much more!<\/p>\n
Climb aboard as Little Italy\u2019s Amici Park transforms for a night \u2014 all for a good cause.The Little Italy community will come together for Ferragosto\u2019s sixth event in the series to raise money for historical preservation, youth programs and school scholarships. Pulling out all the stops this year, guests can expect a fun-filled summer night of fun games, dancing, two live bands and delectable food from 18 of Little Italy\u2019s favorite restaurants \u2014 including drinks, cocktails, appetizers, main dishes and desserts.<\/p>\n
You won\u2019t want to miss out on a chance to win a trip to Italy or the cash jackpot that will be raffled off at the event. There will also be a live auction, allowing guests to collect some treasures of their own!<\/p>\n
Inspired by the traditional Italian summer holiday, \u201cFeriae Augusti,\u201d Little Italy\u2019s Ferragosto supports three nonprofit groups:Washington Elementary School Foundation, Our Lady of the Rosary Church and the Little Italy Association. Over the last 10 years, the event raised $2 million for these organizations. The biennial celebration takes on a special theme each year. Past Ferragosto themes have included \u201cWhen in Rome,\u201d \u201cThe Roaring 20s,\u201d \u201cVenetian Masquerade,\u201d \u201cPompeii,\u201d and \u201cWild, Wild, Western.\u201d<\/p>\n
This gala is unique to others \u2014 you don\u2019t have to dress up for the occasion! Attendees can come dressed in costume and themed apparel or summer attire. There is no dress code required at this neighborhood party!<\/p>\n
Tickets for Ferragosto\u2019s Pirates Invade Sicily finale can be purchased online and start at $125 for a single ticket or $1,250 for a table. VIP options are also available. To learn more about this event, please visit ferragostosd.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n To stay connected with Little Italy, check out what\u2019s going on in the neighborhood by following the community on Instagram and Twitter: @LittleItalySD and Facebook: LittleItalySD. To learn more about things happening in the neighborhood, visit LittleItalySD.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n