August 28, 2011
Rio Hosts San Gennaro Feast Sept. 13-18 San Gennaro Feast Is ‘A Love Affair With Little Italy’
Featuring Celebrity Chefs and Restaurants, Lower Admission, Free Parking, More Rides Than Ever and The Zillerator Roller Coaster Along with Great Complimentary Entertainment
WHAT: The 32nd Annual San Gennaro Feast will take place Sept. 13-18, 2011, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino Las Vegas in the northeast parking lot. The festival celebrating the spirit of San Gennaro features more than 70 restaurant food booths, amusements rides, arts and crafts and complimentary entertainment coordinated and hosted by Tony Sacca, who has been part of the event for more than 20 years. Every night, hundreds of dollars of San Gennaro Chips will be given away for food purchases, amusement rides and more.
WHEN: Sept. 13-18, 2011
TIMES: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday 4 p.m. – midnight
Saturday 11 a.m. – midnight
Sunday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
WHERE: Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino Las Vegas northeast parking lot
3700 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103 – 702-777-7777
This location provides a fabulous view of the Las Vegas skyline.
PARKING: Free Parking Masquerade Garage and Rio Pavilion Self-Parking
Can enter off of Twain or Flamingo Road between Valley View and Dean Martin Drive.
SHUTTLES: There will be free shuttle service from Caesars Entertainment’s seven sister Strip properties.
HIGHLIGHTS
FOOD: More than 70 restaurants and added renowned eatery representation including:
Rao’s at Caesars Palace
Chef Steve Martorano with Café Martorano’s at the Rio
Carmine’s Pizza Kitchen
Chef Luigi – his famous Shrimp Scampi over Risotto
Chef Peter Mastrioni – Mastrioni’s Café – Hualapai Way
Chefs Sam and Steve Montesano from Montesano’s
Food is traditional Italian fare including Italian sausage and peppers, linguine and clams, fried calamari, calzones, baked clams, pizza, braciole, Italian fried dough, pasta, pasta and more pasta.
RIDES: More Rides Than Ever – Over 29 rides and 30 Games Featuring The New – The Zillerator 140-foot roller coaster
POP – Pay One Price to ride all rides endlessly
$25 Tuesday – Thursday / $30 Friday-Sunday
$5 coupon on Website
TRADITION: Moms ride free on Tuesday, Sept. 13 (a free $25 wristband on opening night)
Dads ride free on Thursday, Sept. 15 (a free $25 wristband)
The Traditional Italian Procession will start at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept.14 at 7 p.m. with Father Dave Cassaleggio giving the blessing over The Feast and featuring the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard, military color guard, city dignitaries and Mayor Carolyn Goodman.
TALENT: Complimentary entertainment starting at 4 p.m. with TV personality/entertainer Tony Sacca hosting and performing along with Las Vegas’ finest entertainers backed by the Michael T Orchestra.
4 – 5 p.m. Philly Cuzz
5 – 8 p.m. Traditional Italian Folk Entertainment
8 till closing Tony Sacca and Top Line Performers
TICKETS: $8 for adults / $7 for seniors at the door
$6 coupons on Website – Two adults $12 (Seniors & Military)
Children 54 inches and under are free
Discount tickets, visit www.sangennarofeast.com
For Group Rates call 702-227-0295 during regular business hours.
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