Summer’s preparing to take its final bow with the unofficial end of the season over Labor Day weekend. That means we’ve got limited time to pack in everything we want to do before the pools, amusement parks, and beaches close until next year. While you’re making those end-of-summer plans, mark this Italian festival in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on your to-do list. It’s a fun and delicious way to bid farewell to summer.

Say goodbye to summer - well, unofficially, at least - with a visit to La Festa Italiana, an annual celebration that's drawn visitors from near and far since 1976.
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This free festival has become a Labor Day tradition for many Pennsylvanians.
The four-day festival is slated for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-4, 2023, at Courthouse Square in Downtown Scranton.
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One of the highlights of this beloved festival is, of course, the delicious selection of Italian food. Vendors sell everything from pizza and pasta to ravioli.
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You'll find plenty of seating to eat and watch the live entertainment.
If you've got a sweet tooth, you'll have plenty of chances to send it into a tizzy. How about trying a classic cannoli or Italian ice?
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While the festival celebrates all things Italian, vendors usually sell other favorite foods, including barbecue, funnel cakes, and gyros.

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Vendors will also be on hand to sell a variety of goods.
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The epic end-of-summer celebration also features a full menu of live entertainment. (This year's entertainment schedule has not yet been released.)
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Previous years have given guests the opportunity to play bocce.
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Find more information on the official website of La Festa Italiana. Or, stop by the Facebook page of this Italian festival in Pennsylvania.
Facebook/La Festa Italiana di Lackawanna County

Have you been to this Italian festival in Scranton, Pennsylvania? Will you go again this year? Let us know in the comments! Did you know there’s a mini Grand Canyon in the area? Plan a visit to Nay Aug Park to view this natural wonder in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Be sure to wear a pair of comfy walking shoes when you visit this end-of-summer festival in Pennsylvania.

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