ANNUAL SANTA LUCIA FESTIVAL IS IN FULL SWING. IT WAS FOUNDED AS A WAY TO HONOR SAINT LUCY. NOW, IT’S ALSO A CELEBRATION OF THE LONG HISTORY OF ITALIAN AMERICANS HERE IN OMAHA. KETV’S MATTEY ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The well-known Italian cultural event known as the Santa Lucia Festival kicked off on Thursday for its 99th year. It’s in the heart of Little Italy just south of downtown Omaha.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha’s newest Santa Lucia Festival queen may be new to wearing the crown, but her family has a long history with the title dating back to the first queen nearly 100 years ago.

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Like many winter holiday traditions, Santa Lucia’s Day embodies a spirit of giving as well ... Seattleites know the rhythm by now: the trailer drops, the posters go up, and the festival’s distinct ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Santa Lucia Festival is celebrating 100 years in Omaha this year. The cultural event that highlights Italian-American history and heritage begins Aug. 1. This year ...

For our Minnesota Now and Then, where we take you to Bemidji, people have been gathering for Santa Lucia Festival for not quite as long. Former MPR reporter Tom Robertson brings us this story from ...