SitemapLooking for something fun to do this weekend? Festivals and events are taking over the greater Mahoning Valley area. Here are a few to check out:
BRIER HILL ITALIAN FESTIVAL The Brier Hill Italian Festival celebration takes place right where the first Italian immigrants settled in the Mahoning Valley – in the Brier Hill neighborhood on the north side of Youngstown. The festival remembers Italian immigrant history. Vendors and live entertainers will set up shop below St. Anthony Catholic Church at the corner of Calvin and Victoria Streets starting Thursday at 4 p.m. through Sunday.
GLENDI IN BOARDMAN Head to St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church for the summer festival Glendi. Guests can enjoy live music and Greek cuisine during St. John’s Glendi staring Friday at noon - 9 p.m. in Boardman. The festival continues through Sunday, so you can pick up homemade Greek gyros and pastries for dinner throughout the weekend.
GLENWOOD AVENUE FESTIVAL The Glenwood Avenue Festival is a free get-together organized by Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.
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