The United Italian American Association is holding its first American Italian Day Celebration on Oct. 19, 2024 from 5:30 - 11 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel in Little Italy, 1646 Front Street, San Diego, California, 92101. Highlights include an evening of dining, music, dancing, a raffle, and the selection and crowning of an Italian American Queen. San Diego’s Third District Councilmember, Stephen Whitburn will present the Proclamation of American Italian Heritage Weekend. The cost is $100. RSVP by October 12 to Jerry Balistreri, jbsdfs@att.net or 619-583-0400.