Weekly Feature: Hidden Gems

Today's Hidden Gem: The Feast of the Assumption in Little Italy

Today kicks off the 110th anniversary of The Feast of the Assumption on Murray Hill in Cleveland's Little Italy District!

Church stands open up at 6pm and the great festival runs through Midnight Sunday evening.

The 'Feast' showcases multiple platforms without even trying.

First and foremost, the Feast of the Assumption (August 15th) celebrates Mary being 'assumed' into Heaven by God. This is a holy day of obligation. Mary has fully assumed her place in Heaven a total being --mind, spirit, and body --which continues to fulfill God's plan.

Next, Clevelanders of Italian descent gather to share their heritage, their religious beliefs, and family traditions!

A neighborhood comes together (the Little Italy residents as well as Holy Rosary Parish) to showcase to the city what they have to offer, to celebrate their roots, and to throw one of THE biggest parties in Cleveland!

If you have never been, you are missing out on a memorable experience!

This 4-day feast serves up the very best Italian food around--all homemade! Whatever you like, they have --cannoli, pizza, cavatelli, Italian sausage, fried dough, clams, pasta, Italian ice....the list is endless.......

The street fair closes down Mayfield Road so vendors and shop owners can showcase their fine wares while patrons walk around getting a flavor of the neighborhood.

There are games for the kids, games of chance, rides, live music each night, and souvenir stands.

The area just next to Holy Rosary Catholic Church is set up for folks to pray, to light candles for special intentions, and to buy authentic religious items.

Holy Rosary says this festival is their main fundraiser besides weekend collections which help Catholic school kids as well as maintaining the Church and Parish grounds.

Two of the highlights include the Solemn Mass on the Feast of the Assumption and then the procession around town...and on the final day, there is a candlelight procession and devotions followed by a spectacular fireworks show!

Cleveland's wonderful ethnic mix brings dozens of nationalities together ushering in a different festival each weekend!

However, this is one "Feast" you won't want to miss! Make your way down to Cleveland's Little Italy and you, too, will see why The Feast of the Assumption in Little Italy is this week's Hidden Gem!