Saint Paul's Italian Fest continued through the weekend, bringing culture and heritage center stage in Little Italy.
The festival features all kinds of homemade Italian dishes and desserts, live music and performances, and other activities for the community to enjoy.
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The tradition not only brings old neighbors together, but new faces to help celebrate and support each other.
Organizers said festivals are a chance for Erie to showcase its diverse mix of cultures and share it with others.
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"Erie is a series of neighborhoods that were all ethnically settled," said Tim NeCastro, chairman of the St. Paul's Italian Festival. "Celebrating each of these heritages is really great, and Erie is such a great marketplace because its culture is so rich."
The festival wrapped up Sunday evening.
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