The San Diego Traveler

Watch the streets of Little Italy come alive this weekend (8/30-9/1), with the good ol’ American (East Coast) past-time Stickball! Every year local teams come together to play for the right to call themselves the king of the block. This year’s tournament is an invitational for teams from New York and Puerto Rico to attend.
Stickball emulates baseball, but is played in the street. Buildings, curbs, parking meters, signs and balconies are all playable in fair territory. Bronx rules are applied; no gloves allowed, the batter pitches to himself, and he gets one swing of the stick to hit the rubber …read more

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Tonight marks the beginning of start of San Diego Mardi Gras season, which culminates on FAT Tuesday, February 5th with the San Diego Gaslamp Mardi Gras Celebration and Parade.
The Little Italy Association begins this season hosting Carnevale, a family-friendly version of the traditional Italian festival and invites San Diegans to enjoy a special night of food, culture, live entertainment and celebration.
Also known as Carnivale or Mardi Gras, Carnevale is the final celebration before Ash Wednesday and the restrictions of Lent. However, unlike the Brazilian and South American festivals, Little Italy’s Carnevale follows the Italian tradition of masks and …read more

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