Since 1882, the Italian Benevolent Society has hosted its Italian Picnic and Parade on the first Sunday in June. And what a parade it is! The march down Old State Highway 49 and the picnic that follows are well worth a weekend trip; to say nothing of the All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti and Chicken Feed the night before.
In the Gold Country, they really know how to put on a party! Food, carnival, live band, dancing and games. There is Bocce Ball for a buck. Friday night is kids’ night and Saturday is the Italian dinner at 6 pm. The Grand Parade will be in downtown Sutter Creek on Sunday at 10:30 am. The Bocce Tournament is Sunday afternoon.
The parade itself begins in Sutter Creek at 10:30 on Sunday. Looking down Old State Highway 49, you’ll see raised rock sidewalks flanking the two-lane road, with Gold Country residents claiming spots along the parade route. A lucky few have seats on turn-of-the-century-style balconies, with bird’s-eye views of the scene: giant colored balloons, trays of snow cones and clowns bent on selling the necessary parade accouterments – long horns, flags, water guns and cotton candy.
Most of the county residents who haven’t staked out sideline positions seem to be involved in the parade – on a float, in a band, as a member of a marching Boy Scout, Girl Scout or 4-H unit, riding high on county fire equipment, or dressed to the hilt on a horse.
Go and be part of the fun!
Go and be part of the fun!
Information:
- Italian Picnic Grounds in Sutter Hill, Sutter Creek, CA
- June 1,2, & 3, 2012 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
- Main Street Sutter Creek, June 3rd, for the Parade
- Call (209) 267-0206 for information or (209) 267-1344
Blog Post information and picture courtesy of the Italian Picnic & Parade.
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