Hope you're hungry, Cleveland. Holy Rosary Church's The Feast of the Assumption returns to Mayfield Road this weekend for the 123rd year.
Running Aug. 12-15, the event, which started in 1898, is more than just a foodie destination — though it's that, too. This celebration of Italian heritage, Catholic faith and Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood.
This year's event includes daily masses, family fun such as inflatables and games, and live entertainment from the Italian Band of Cleveland, Primavera Band, Swamp Boogie Band and more. Of course, local staples Mama Santas, La Dolce Vita and Maxi's are offering great bites — find a guide to eating your way through Little Italy here. The whole thing concludes with a mass led by Bishop Edward Malesic and a parade procession through the Little Italy neighborhood.
Below is the full schedule of events compiled by Holy Rosary Church.2022 Schedule of Events
Friday, Aug. 12: 6 p.m. to midnight
6 p.m. to midnight — Casino open in church hall (lower level of the church)
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. — Entertainment in Churchyard: Run Avril Run
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Entertainment Primavera Band (on Mayfield Road)
8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. — Entertainment: Italian Band of Cleveland (on Mayfield Road)
Saturday, Aug. 13: Noon to midnight
5 p.m. to midnight — Casino open in church hall (lower level of the church)
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Entertainment in Churchyard: The GoodFellos
6:30 p.m. — Entertainment: on the front steps of church featuring the Holy Rosary Choir and soloists (Baroque music/selections from Vivaldi, Mozart and Corelli)
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. — Entertainment in Churchyard: Nick Costa
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Entertainment: Primavera Band (on Mayfield Road)
8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. — Entertainment: Italian Band of Cleveland (on Mayfield Road)
SUNDAY, Aug. 14: Noon to 10:30 p.m.
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Entertainment: Avanti Band
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Casino open in the church hall (lower level of the church)
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. — Entertainment: Swamp Boogie Band
7 p.m. — Entertainment: Primavera Band and Choral Group (performing on Mayfield Road)
8:30 pm to 10:30 pm — Entertainment: Italian Band of Cleveland (on Mayfield Road)
Monday, Aug. 15, Feast Day: Noon to 10 p.m.
10 a.m. — Solemn Mass: Presider: Bishop Edward Malesic; Homilist: Bishop Michael Woost
11:15 am (approximately) — Solemn Procession through the Streets of Little Italy
11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. — Cavatelli Dinner (in the air-conditioned Church Hall)
7 p.m. — Entertainment: Primavera Band (performing on Mayfield Road)
9:00 p.m. — Candlelight Procession on Mayfield Road and Closing Prayer Service. Raffle will follow procession.
Full Mass Schedule for Aug. 12-15
Aug. 12 — 12:15 p.m.
Aug. 13 — 4 p.m. (Vigil Mass for Sunday)
Aug. 14 — 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 8 p.m.
Aug. 15 — 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (Solemn mass, followed by procession), 7 p.m. (Mass followed by night procession and closing prayer service)