Luzerne County’s 16th Annual Hazleton Italian Festival

HAZEL TOWNSHIP. LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The rain did not stop other outdoor festivals from happening.

Festival goers gathered at Hazle Township Community Park the 16th Annual Hazleton Italian Festival.

The event featured a record-breaking 170-basket raffles, a dunk tank, live music, free rides, and a variety of authentic Italian cuisine.

Unico organizes the festival.

Proceeds support a number of local charities, scholarships, and Little League programs.

Even individuals battling cancer in the Hazleton Area are helped. This year’s event aimed to make an even greater impact.

The beauty of this festival is everybody’s local. All of our local vendors all of our local talent. So we showcase our community,” said Donna Delehanty the co-president of the Hazleton Italian Festival.

Among Sunday’s scheduled events a spaghetti eating contest and a special ceremony honoring veterans with a 21-gun salute and a complimentary meal.

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