Saturday, October 17 11AM to 3PM
Two Bridges Neighborhood Council
275 Cherry St, New York, NY 10002
On Saturday, October 17th from 11:00AM – 3:00PM, Two Bridges Neighborhood Council will host the 7th Annual Marco Polo Festival, celebrating the Chinatown & Little Italy Historic District, and the special relationship between the Chinese and Italian American communities of Manhattan’s Chinatown & Little Italy. Now its seventh year, the Marco Polo Festival serves as the preeminent New York City occasion to celebrate the rich heritage of Asian & Italian history and culture.
At 11:00AM, witness the breathtaking procession of large-scale Marco Polo and Kublai Khan marionettes and the magnificent hand-painted 50 foot long Silk Road banner parade through the streets of Chinatown & Little Italy by local youth, musicians and more!
The pageant procession ends at the Grand Street Stage where a unique combination of music and cultural performances takes place. Programming includes traditional Chinese & Italian Opera, folk dances, contemporary Chinese & Italian instrumental performances and more!
Featuring Performances By:
Red Mike Festival Band
New York Chinese Opera Society
Allison Scola
Corin Lee
Mary Mandolin Trio
Students from P.S. 105 (Brooklyn)
John Leo, Emcee
The event is FREE!
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