Little Italy Festival - Clinton, Indiana

As the parade works it's way down 9th Street it passes by the Winery and the Mercato. The Wine Garden is located right behind the Winery. This is the heart of the "old" Italian neighborhood of Clinton.

Before the Parade turns east on Vine Street it passes underneath the Arch. The Arch is a symbol that when heading north on 9th Street you were entering the Italian part of town.

The parade then continues east on Vine street. When it reaches the corner of Vine and Main Street you will see on your left the Coal Town Museum. This building used to house the local train station. Many of the early settlers in Clinton made their living in the coal mines and the Coal Town Museum is dedicated to them. The parade then head south on Main street to the Festival grounds.

At the south end of the Festival grounds some of the first things you will see are the Information Booth and further east on Elm Street is the Fountain.

As you look south from the fountain you will see the main Festival Grounds.

If you are feeling "lucky" be sure to stop by the Lions Club Booth. You can take a chance on winning a giant salami or some real Italian cheese.

Or maybe you are ready for a round of miniature golf with Topo Gigio. Topo may not be available to play with your group, but he is there in spirit.