WOODLEY PARK: National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Hosts Gala Wekend - October 14/15

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will host its annual Gala Weekend October 14th & 15th at The Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. This exciting 2-day event, held during National Italian American Heritage Month, is packed with educational activities and cultural events celebrating the best of Italy here in the USA.

The weekend concludes with a black-tie gala awards dinner, where 1700 guests will enjoy exciting entertainment, Italian specialty fare and wine from this year’s NIAF Region of Honor, Piemonte, and fete Italian American notables, including directors Joseph and Anthony Russo (The Avengers, Captain America), Franco Harris (Pro Football Hall of Famer, Pittsburgh Steelers) and Dr. Aileen R. Sirey (representing the National Organization of Italian American Women) among many others.

Expected attendees include Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, Italy’s Ambassador the United States Amb. Armando Varricchio, Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Supreme Court Justice The Honorable Samuel Alito, Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza, Entertainer Joe Piscapo, Actress Marissa Tomei, the family of Mr. Jack Valenti, Mr. Tommy Matola, and Mr. Robert Dinero – along with honorees Joe and Anthony Russo, Businessman Stefano Pessina CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris, Paralympic Gold-medalist Linda Mastandrea, Dr. Aileen R. Sirey, Singer and Songwriter Tony Renis, Maria Franca Ferrero of The Ferrero Group and Luigi Lavazza S.p.A Chairman Giuseppe Lavazza.

LIMITED MEDIA SEATING FOR THE GALA IS AVAILABLE

PLEASE CONTACT RGI EVENTS + PUBLIC RELATIONS VIA EMAIL AT NIAFGALA@RGIEVENTS.COM OR AT 202.738.4713.