September 23, 2006

Italian Circus

This week marks the Feast of San Gennaro, an Italian-American tradition originated in New York. It has spread across the country and today appeared in Los Angeles. Kirsten and Riley took the train to Hollywood to see it.

A highlight was the Zoppé Circus. This performing family, headed by star clown, Nino, has been entertaining audiences since 1842.

The Feast also included carnival rides and games and Italian foods like calzones, gelato and cannoli. Still, Riley opted for a chocolate chip cookie from the Hollywood & Highland Center across the street.

In fact, although Riley enjoyed the Circus, his favorite part of his day was the subway ride in from North Hollywood. Trains are one of his major interests.

To learn more about the Feast of San Gennaro, the Zoppé Circus and the Highwood & Highland Center, click on these links:

Feast of San Gennaro site
More about the Feast of San Gennaro
The Zoppé Circus
Hollywood & Highland Center

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1 comment:

the pickenblogger said...

FYI: We have lots of photos. If you like to see what we have so you can have a copy, let us know.