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On February 4, 1895, the headline of the Boston Globe read as follows: Eleven Masquerading Italians. They Disturb the Sabbath Stillness of the North End by Celebrating a Carnival which Closes Feb 27.” The article went on to describe the event and its consequences. Out for “as good a time as could be had,” over 1,000 men, women, and children swung in line behind 11 costumed men “lead by a tall Neapolitan, who thrashed out national music. On they marched, returning the salutes of pretty Italian maidens who waved high-colored bandanas from the many windows of the big tenement houses. ...

When: Saturday, January 26, 2013 Cocktails – 6:30 p.m. Dinner – 7:30 p.m. Where: Dante Alighieri Society, C.A. Pescosolido Building, 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge MA [map] ENTERTAINMENT Music by SEABREEZE BAND Dancing – Costume Parade – And more…. Donation: $65.00 FOR INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS call the Dante at 617 -876-5160. Or visit us at www.dantemass.org or Lino Rullo at 781-862-1633 or email [email protected] Download the flyer.

Il Gruppo Folcloristico "Ricordi d'Italia" presents its 35th Annual Carnevale Dinner–Dance performing a multi-regional Italian folk song and dance.

Immerse yourself in the spirit of Carnevale and transport yourself to the traditions of centuries past at this third annual ISSI International Ball

When: Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 – 6:30 p.m. Where: OSIA Watertown Lodge – 520 Pleasant Street, Watertown MA [map] On Saturday, February 18, the Grand Lodge, Sons of Italy, of Watertown will celebrate a Carnevale Veneziano. A carefully sculpted dinner with distinct wines and lively dancing music will be provided. This is your chance to be Venetian for one evening, so come with a mask or Venetian-style costume and enter to win a prize. Stuzzichini and appetizers will be provided starting at 6:30 p.m. Donations are $50 per person. Call Pat at 781-272-5375 or Paul at the Grand Lodge, 617-489-5234.

When: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 – 6:30 p.m. (cocktails), 7:00 p.m. (dinner) Where: American Legion Post #440 – 265 California Street, Newton MA [map] The Gruppo Folcloristico “Ricordi d’Italia” presents its 34th annual Carnevale dinner-dance, featuring a performance of multi-regional Italian folk songs and dances. As part of the event, you will enjoy an authentic 4-course Italian dinner provided by Maria’s Catering and dance the night away to the sounds of “The Ambrosiani Band”. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $55 per person. To purchase tickets you may contact Elena Montillo. For more information about the group, ...

When: Sunday, February 19, 2012 – 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Where: Zumix Firehouse – 260 Sumner Street, East Boston, MA Whether you call it Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday it will no doubt be a celebration for which Italians call CARNEVALE! This tradition has long been celebrated throughout Italy where the streets come alive with costumes, masks and masquerade balls. Join Italia Unita on Sunday, February 19, 2012 from 3PM to 6PM at Zumix Firehouse, 260 Sumner Street, East Boston for our version of “Carnevale”! The event will consist of skits, jokes, masquerade and fun! Italia Unita Youth Artistic leader ...

It’s time to celebrate Carnevale! You can join in on the fun in Boston at three separate family-friendly events this year.

The Dante Alighieri Society will host its Carnevale Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 28, starting with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. To follow, at 7:30 p.m., a full buffet dinner.

Travel thousands of miles away and hundreds of years in the past without ever leaving Boston, with this year's "Annual Venetain Ball" at Taj Boston Hotel.

Held at the Spinelli’s Function Facility in East Boston,this year's “Carnevale” was once again a colorful success.

The Beehive partners with Save Venice Boston to create a startling Baroque musical party & dinner to celebrate Carnival/Mardi Gras the Venetian way.