the Roselle SIster Cities of Italy Association Present:
A Symphony of Two Nations
A celebration of Italy’s 80th Festa della Repubblica and the 250th Anniversary of the United States!
Friday, July 5, 2026
Belvedere Events & Banquets
1170 Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL
6:30pm | Cocktails
7:30pm | Dinner
Luminarie by Faniuolo Illuminazioni
The traditional light architectures of Puglia from Faniuolo Illuminazioni
Musical Entertainment
Direct from “The Voice Italy” Finals, Gaia Gentile (vocalist) and Nicolò Pantaleo (voice, piano, saxophone), and other special guests!
Also Featuring:
Fine Cuisine
Food and wine specialties from the Italian Region of Puglia
Fashion Show
Featuring special occasion and evening wear from Italy
Tickets: $85 per person
Table Sponsorships Available
Ambassador Cross of Italian Excellence
At the 2026 Italian American Liberty Gala, the Ambassador Cross of Italian Excellence Award will be presented to the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans President, Ron Onesti and the Italian American Executives of Transportation President, Vito D’Ambrosio.
Ron Onesti
Vito D’Ambrosio
About the Ambassador Cross of Italian Excellence:
The “Ambassador Cross of Italian Excellence” is an honor established by the MAIE (Associative Movement of Italians Abroad) to reward individuals who promote Made in Italy, culture, and Italian identity around the world. The recognition symbolizes the Italian flag combined with a blue compass rose.