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October 4, 2007

Federal Hill will be painted red, white and green

PROVIDENCE -- You pretty much can't miss Federal Hill's true colors. But after tonight, you'll never miss them. They're painting it red, white and green.

Crews will start painting permanant stripes in the Italian flag's colors down the center of Atwells Avenue starting at 11:30 p.m, in time for the Columbus Day parade and festival, which starts Saturday, Mayor David N. Cicilline's office announced today.

“I am proud to return this important symbol of Italian-American pride back to its rightful place on Atwells Avenue,” Cicilline said in a statement. “Federal Hill is known throughout the northeast for its rich Italian history and culture, and these green, white and red stripes will stand as a lasting reminder of the significant contributions Italian-Americans have made to our city and our nation.”

-- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 2:12 PM | Permalink

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