Enfield Mt. Carmel Feast Marks 100 Years

ENFIELD, CT — A longtime Enfield tradition is marking a major milestone this summer.

The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society will host its 100th Annual Italian Feast from Friday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 2, at 93 Park Ave. in Enfield, according to event organizers.

The public celebration will include Italian food and pastries, carnival rides, live bands, Italian singer Vittorio Di Carlo, accordion music, traditional Italian dancers and other cultural entertainment. Admission is $5, and children 12 and under are free.

The feast will be held rain or shine under a large tent with picnic tables available on site. Parking will be available on nearby side streets and at Enfield Square, organizers said.

According to the society, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel was founded in 1926 by Italian-American immigrants in Enfield as a way to celebrate family, faith and Italian culture. The organization and its Women’s Auxiliary have supported the community through charitable work, scholarships and cultural events.

The feast schedule includes live entertainment throughout the weekend.

Friday’s events are scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. and will include Italian singer Vittorio Di Carlo and featured nighttime entertainment by Jonny Six Gun.

Saturday’s events are scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. and will include Di Carlo, traditional Italian dance troupe Le Sorelle d’Italia in America and featured nighttime entertainment by Deana Martin and Tony Orlando.

Sunday will begin with a traditional Italian Catholic Mass outside in the chapel at about 9 a.m. The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne and followed by desserts, refreshments and a procession of Our Lady through Enfield and Thompsonville with a live Italian band, organizers said.

Sunday evening feast hours are listed as 5 to 10 p.m., with Di Carlo and featured entertainment by The Brat Pack, an 80s tribute band.

Organizers said coolers, outside food and beverages, and pets are not allowed. Properly trained and certified service animals are welcome.

More information is available through the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society - Enfield, CT event page.

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