Belmont Business Improvement District
If you are looking to celebrate community, culture, and incredible food this season, there is no better place than Bronx Little Italy.
For over a century, this thriving immigrant enclave has stayed true to its authentic roots. To celebrate that legacy, the Belmont Business Improvement District is bringing back a robust lineup of local programming focused heavily on the neighborhood’s rich heritage.
Whether you are hunting for the perfect slice of pizza or just want to eat your weight in fresh pasta, here is everything happening in the neighborhood this fall.
Belmont Business Improvement District
Paulie’s final push & 9/11 tribute
On Wednesday, September 9 at 10:30 am, the neighborhood will welcome retired flight attendant Paul “Paulie” Veneto. Marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, he is completing his final journey on foot from Boston to Ground Zero. He has been pushing an airline beverage cart to honor the flight crews we lost. You can catch the brief, moving ceremony at East 186th Street and Arthur Avenue.
Pre-Ferragosto game day at the library
Want to kick off the festival vibes early? Head over to The Belmont Library & Enrico Fermi Cultural Center on Thursday, September 10 at 3 pm. All are welcome to join a special cultural program featuring Tombola, Italy’s absolute favorite game of chance.
The annual Ferragosto Festival
Belmont Business Improvement District
This is the big one, New York. For over 25 years, the annual Ferragosto Festival has brought authentic Italian cuisine, live music, and pure old-world charm to the streets.
Indulge in treats from iconic small businesses like Calabria Pork Store, Emilia’s Restaurant, Artuso Pastry Shop, and Teitel Brothers. The massive street fair takes place on Sunday, September 13 from 12 pm to 6 pm.
It all happens on Arthur Avenue between East 187th Street and Crescent Avenue. Additional parking is available at Fordham University (685 E Fordham Rd) for $10, with a free shuttle running all day from 11 am to 7 pm.
Belmont Business Improvement District
Live doo-wop from The Belmont 4
While you are shopping or dining this fall, keep your ears peeled for some timeless harmonies. Arthur Avenue’s very own a cappella group, The Belmont 4, will be strolling the streets and popping into local eateries.
Catch their vintage sounds on select Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. You can see them on September 19, 25, and 26, as well as October 3, 17, 23, and 24.
Italian American Heritage Month celebration
Celebrate Columbus Day on Monday, October 12 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm with a live musical performance by Pane e Cioccolato. Head down to the cross-section of East 186th Street and Arthur Avenue to enjoy the nostalgic sounds of Italian classics.
It is the perfect excuse to grab a cannoli and immerse yourself in the neighborhood’s history. From artisanal food shops to retail merchants and cafes, Arthur Avenue is the ultimate fall day trip.