24th Annual Italian-American Festival returns to North Wildwood, June 22-24; Bobby Rydell to serve as Grand Marshal

The 24th Annual North Wildwood Italian-American Festival will take place June 22-24, along Olde New Jersey Avenue.

The yearly celebration of Italian-American heritage features food, music, vendors, children's games, meatball rally races, the Little Miss Italy contest, grape stomping, olive tree signings, raffles and more.

The weekend's events will kick off with a procession in honor of Saint Anthony on Friday, June 22 at 6 pm, featuring a special appearance by this year's Grand Marshal Bobby Rydell.

FREE live entertainment throughout the weekend will feature some of the area's favorite performers, including Bitter Sweet Duo, Philly Cuz, The Corner Boys, Johnny Taco, 99 Reasons, Goody Blue Shoes, The Aquanets and Just in Time.

The festival is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #2572 of North Wildwood.

For more information, call 609-408-5793, or visit www.NorthWildwood.com or www.kofc2572.org.