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45th Annual Italian Festival Returns to Port Washington September 10–13
The John Michael Marino Lodge No. 1389 is proud to invite the community to its 45th Annual Italian Festival, a Port Washington tradition featuring authentic Italian cuisine, live entertainment, carnival rides, fireworks, shopping, and family fun.
The festival will be held at North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington, from Thursday, September 10, through Sunday, September 13, 2026. 
Festival Hours
Thursday, September 10: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday, September 11: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, September 12: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, September 13: Noon – 9:00 PM
Festival-goers can enjoy a wide variety of authentic Italian favorites, including pasta dishes, the festival's famous meatball heroes, eggplant heroes, rice balls, sausage and peppers, and many additional offerings from specialty food vendors, including tacos and traditional festival fare.
The popular pastry tent will feature fresh cannoli, Italian pastries, cappuccinos, espresso, coffee, and the festival favorite—hot, freshly made zeppole.
The entertainment lineup offers something for everyone:
Thursday: DJ and Live Karaoke
Friday: Decadia performing from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday: Live music from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, followed by Any Way You Want It from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Sunday: Italian Band, Accordion Player and&nbsp;popular music from Noon until 9:00 PM
A spectacular fireworks display is scheduled for Saturday evening at approximately 9:00 PM.
Blue Sky Amusements will once again provide a wide selection of carnival rides for children and adults. Pay-One-Price wristbands will be available all four days, allowing unlimited rides during designated sessions.
In addition to the food and entertainment, visitors can browse a variety of vendor booths offering jewelry, specialty merchandise, crafts, and unique gifts.
Admission is free, with parking just $5 per vehicle. Food, rides, and Pay-One-Price wristbands are available for purchase.
For additional information, entertainment schedules, advance Pay-One-Price wristband purchases, and to download the official festival flyer, visit <a href="https://www.marinolodge.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">marinolodge.org</a> or follow the John Michael Marino Lodge on Facebook at JMML1389.

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Make Your Move Chess Academy is excited to co-host Chess in the Park with Chess and Beyond as a free community event to give back to local families and bring students together through chess.After the great success of our June event, we are excited to host this event again and welcome even more students and families from the community.
This family-friendly event is open to students of different levels and will include both rated and unrated play. Whether your child is new to chess or already has tournament experience, this is a great opportunity to play, compete, meet other chess players, and enjoy a positive outdoor chess experience.
The tournament will have 3 sections:
Unrated Section — great for beginners and casual players U1000 Rated Section — for rated players under 1000 Open Rated Section — for stronger and more experienced players
Players will compete for trophies and gift card prizes.
Chess helps students build focus, confidence, sportsmanship, patience, and problem-solving skills. We are proud to offer this event for the community and create a fun, welcoming space for children and families to enjoy the game together.
Families are welcome to stop by, cheer on the players, and learn more about local chess opportunities through Make Your Move Chess Academy and Chess and Beyond.
For more information, contact Make Your Move Chess Academy at <a href="mailto:admin@mymchess.com">admin@mymchess.com</a> or 631-339-0032.

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