Little Italy Association Unveils New Piazza Costanza during Dedication Ceremony

The Little Italy Association of San Diego (LIA) will be officially unveiling a brand new 2,000 square foot public piazza, Piazza Costanza on Tuesday, November 28 at 10 a.m. at the corner of Columbia and W. Ash Streets adjacent to Luma Luxury Apartments. The community is invited to attend and celebrate the opening of Little Italy’s newest, and first piazza dedicated to a woman with San Diego leaders, sponsors, and community members. Piazza Costanza honors Margaret “Midge” Costanza, daughter of Sicilian immigrants, Costanza was a social and political activist who served as a top advisor and the first female assistant to President Jimmy Carter. The dedication will include commencement words from dignitaries, community leaders, and friends, as well as a unveiling ceremony with a special performance, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.

The ceremony will start with a special musical performance leading into opening remarks from LIA’s Chief Executive Administrator, Marco Li Mandri, followed by close friends from her professional career and personal life, and blessing by Our Lady of the Rosary’s Father Joe Tabigue.