CLINTON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Clinton’s Little Italy Festival returns with a jam-packed Labor Day weekend of activities.
The Little Italy Festival began back in 1966 celebrating the city of Clinton’s rich history of immigration and coal mining.
The 2024 festival kicks off Friday at 6:00 p.m. with what organizers say is the second-largest parade in the state and runs until Monday at 10 p.m.
Italian and carnival-style food vendors are popped up along Water Street on the banks of the Wabash River. Locals suggested sampling the ‘bagna cauda,’ a warm garlic and anchovy dip. They also mentioned not missing the traditional spaghetti and meatballs.
In addition to events downtown on the main stage, you can also make your way down to the vineyard and sip wine under the largest grapevine in the country while listening to live music.
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For more information on the Little Italy Festival, you can visit the event website by clicking here.
