Italian-Americans have been a part of Monterey's culture for several generations! Here is some information about what they do in Monterey....
Festa Italia di Santa Rosalia
At the Custom House Plaza, downtown Monterey. Italian music, bocce competitions, arts and crafts, delicious Italian food.
Click here for Festa's Web site Origins of the Festival
Il carretto siciliano (Sicilian Cart) is in the Maritime Museum of Monterey.
Local fishing boats,
Purse Seiners, are the most popular boats to fish for calamari & sardines.
History of Monterey's fishing industry
Italian immigrants played a major role in the Monterey fishing industry.
Click here for 'Sardine' story
Sons of Italy Lodge #2003
P.O. Box 2175, Monterey, California 93942
www.sonsofitaly-monterey.org
Send email to: sonsofitalymonterey@yahoo.com
Website by: T. Vella