Annual festival strengthens U.S.-Italian relations

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Michael O'Connor
  • 31st Figther Wing public affairs
More than 1,600 Italians from the surrounding areas and American Airmen and thier families assigned to Aviano Air Base participated in the 8th Annual Italian-American Friendship Festival Sept. 5 in the town of Roveredo, Italy.

The annual festival is held to promote friendship between the American and Italian communities and allows them the opportunity to meet and get to know each other.

This year's events included a variety of events including food, games, a parade, Sept. 11 memorial ceremony, reveille ceremony, sporting events, performances and exhibits too included the "Takam Music Association," a flyover by the Aero Club of Pordenone, and more.