St. Ann Italian Festival Begins In Bristol: What To Know

BRISTOL BOROUGH, PA — It's the annual week where the borough celebrates its Italian heritage.

The annual St. Ann Italian Festival & Carnival begins on Monday evening and runs through Saturday. See flyer below

The six-day event will open daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. behind the St. Ann’s Catholic Worship Site at 357 Dorrance Street.

The St. Ann Carnival and Italian Festival draws large crowds as the summer season winds down.

The event features carnival rides, children’s amusements, games, ice cold clams, and homemade Italian dishes, including Pizza Fritta.

Of course, the festival showcases its famous meatball and sausage sandwiches.

On Tuesday night, the Bristol Borough Police Department will host a “Night At The Carnival.”

The event, which is funded through donations, is open to children whose parents picked up tickets in advance prior to the general public opening.

The festival also serves hot dogs, chicken tenders, pizza, fries, Philly soft pretzels, and waffles and ice cream.