Wakefield Event Planning Committee Presents

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    Shamrock Festival March 2014
    Shamrock Festival, normally scheduled for the first week before or after St. Patrick's Day, is a way for the townspeople and outside residents to get to know what local merchants have to offer. Over the past four years, as a kickoff to the week-long event, the EPC has had fashion shows, evening dinner prepared by local restaurants, local merchants' trade show, and entertainment.
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    Festival Italia August 17, 2013
    Festival Italia, scheduled for a Saturday in August, is a fun, family-friendly free event which features great Italian food, music, entertainment and many children's events. The majority of Wakefield merchants participate by setting up tents and tables along Main and Albion Streets. Why go to the North End when you can experience the flavor of a local street fair at home.
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  • Holiday Stroll December 2013
    The "Tis the Season" Holiday Stroll is held the first Saturday in December. The Holiday Hat Parade, which starts at 3 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center on Main St., is the kickoff event. After picking up a free Holiday Bag, and strolling to the center of Wakefield, participants are greeted by local merchants, as well as entertainment, featured events, and festive foods.
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Important Dates for Festival Italia 2013

  • June 7, 2013 Applications and full payment due.
  • June 14, 2013 Deadline for to be received in order to be included in advertising.
  • August 6, 2013 Mandatory check-in at Harrington’s Pub for placement assignment.
  • August 16, 2013 6PM Italian Dinner at the Sheraton Colonial.
  • August 17, 2013 “Festival Italia” 2013