The annual celebration of the Feast of the Assumption took place in Cleveland's Little Italy centered around Holy Rosary Church. It is primarily a religious holiday celebrating the Assumption of Jesus' mother Mary into Heaven and the Feast begins with Mass and a solemn procession. It is also 4 days of great Italian music, food, traditions and camaraderie.
Holy Rosary Church during the Feast
Christopher Columbus statue
Making an offer you can't refuse
A highlight is the nightly performance of the band Primavera on the streets of Little Italy. They play classic Italian songs and get the crowd dancing and singing along.
The first video is of the song Way Marie.
Next they played the classic Italian song Innamorata (In Love) made famous by Dean Martin.
A young couple danced as the band Primavera performed this classic Italian song.
The crowd loved the classic Italian pop song Quando, Quando, Quando.
Holy Rosary Church during the Feast
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