Kathryn Scott, The Denver PostAlessio Piccardi, a member of the flag throwing group Sbandieratori dei Borghi e Sestieri Fiorentini came all the way from Florence, Italy to perform for the crowds. Crowds gather for the 14th annual Festival Italiano at Belmar shopping center on Sept. 9, 2017 in Lakewood. The festival that celebrates Italian culture with Italian food, wine, strolling performers, and artisan vendors continues on Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kathryn Scott, The Denver PostPassersby take a second look at live sculptures Christine Kuster, right, as the mermaid, and Shane Borrillo, as merman. Crowds gather for the 14th annual Festival Italiano at Belmar shopping center on Sept. 9, 2017 in Lakewood. The festival that celebrates Italian culture with Italian food, wine, strolling performers, and artisan vendors continues on Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kathryn Scott, The Denver PostMembers of the flag throwing group Sbandieratori dei Borghi e Sestieri Fiorentini perform came all the way from Florence, Italy to perform for the crowds. Crowds gather for the 14th annual Festival Italiano at Belmar shopping center on Sept. 9, 2017 in Lakewood. The festival that celebrates Italian culture with Italian food, wine, strolling performers, and artisan vendors continues on Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kathryn Scott, The Denver PostPaul Borrillo, aka Mona Lisa, from Borrillo entertainment, describes to a small audience on just how the Mona acquired her smile. Crowds gather for the 14th annual Festival Italiano at Belmar shopping center on Sept. 9, 2017 in Lakewood. The festival that celebrates Italian culture with Italian food, wine, strolling performers, and artisan vendors continues on Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kathryn Scott, The Denver PostCrowds gather for the 14th annual Festival Italiano at Belmar shopping center on Sept. 9, 2017 in Lakewood. The festival that celebrates Italian culture with Italian food, wine, strolling performers, and artisan vendors continues on Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kathryn Scott, The Denver PostCrowds watch as members of the Sbandieratori dei Borghi e Sestieri Fiorentini perform their flag throwing act. The group came all the way from Florence, Italy to perform for the crowds. Crowds gather for the 14th annual Festival Italiano at Belmar shopping center on Sept. 9, 2017 in Lakewood. The festival that celebrates Italian culture with Italian food, wine, strolling performers, and artisan vendors continues on Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kathryn Scott, The Denver PostGeorge Kasselakis serves the Pescatorre Platter filled with muscles, crab, shrimp, and salmon. Crowds gather for the 14th annual Festival Italiano at Belmar shopping center on Sept. 9, 2017 in Lakewood. The festival that celebrates Italian culture with Italian food, wine, strolling performers, and artisan vendors continues on Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kathryn Scott, The Denver PostAlessio Piccardi, a member of the flag throwing group Sbandieratori dei Borghi e Sestieri Fiorentini came all the way from Florence, Italy to perform for the crowds. Crowds gather for the 14th annual Festival Italiano at Belmar shopping center on Sept. 9, 2017 in Lakewood. The festival that celebrates Italian culture with Italian food, wine, strolling performers, and artisan vendors continues on Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kathryn Scott, The Denver PostMembers of the Le Belle Ragazze perform a song for a gathering audience. Crowds gather for the 14th annual Festival Italiano at Belmar shopping center on Sept. 9, 2017 in Lakewood. The festival that celebrates Italian culture with Italian food, wine, strolling performers, and artisan vendors continues on Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kathryn Scott, The Denver PostDaniel Borrata, right, serves fresh bread and pastries from the Dolce Sicilia Bakery. Crowds gather for the 14th annual Festival Italiano at Belmar shopping center on Sept. 9, 2017 in Lakewood. The festival that celebrates Italian culture with Italian food, wine, strolling performers, and artisan vendors continues on Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Alessio Piccardi, a member of the flag throwing group Sbandieratori dei Borghi e Sestieri Fiorentini came all the way from Florence, Italy to perform for the crowds. Crowds gather for the 14th annual Festival Italiano at Belmar shopping center on Sept. 9, 2017 in Lakewood. The festival that celebrates Italian culture with Italian food, wine, strolling performers, and artisan vendors continues on Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Crowds gather for the 14th annual Festival Italiano at Belmar shopping center on Sept. 9, 2017 in Lakewood. The festival celebrates Italian culture with Italian food, wine, strolling performers, and artisan vendors. Festival Italiano continues on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.












