#J4Milan American Festival 2015
dal 3 al 5 Luglio
Milano
Si tratta di una kermesse sulla cultura statunitense, con giochi, musica, sport, attività culturali e stand gastronomici a stelle e strisce.
L'entrata è gratuita (per il superbowl c'è biglietto). Qui per il programma e per pre-registrarsi.
J4Milan American Festival 2015
July 3rd, 4th and 5th 2015 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
A three day celebration of American Culture and Traditions for all ages.
Whether you are an expat seeking out the small comforts of home or just someone interested in American culture the J4Milan American Festival will offer visitors an authentic American experience and a boot-stomping good time. This year the Festival will include a variety of American cultural activities and entertainment including art exhibits, musical performances, American food stands and the Italian Superbowl XXXV. There will be something for everyone, adults and children alike.
In light of Expo 2015, the J4Milan American Festival will attract visitors from across Europe. Just as America is known as “The Melting Pot,” this unique event will bring people from all walks of life together to celebrate Independence and American culture. Join our community and participate in Italy’s first American Festival!
When: July 3, 4, 5, 2015 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Quando: 3, 4, 5 luglio 2015 (venerdì, sabato, domenica)
Where/Dove: Vigorelli Stadium – Via Arona, 19, Milano
Program
Enjoy a day with Americans and friends of the U.S.
Sing the national anthem with us.
Bite into a juicy burger and taste a bit of Texan BBQ in Milan.
Watch the Italian Superbowl and playoff games.
Learn about studying in the U.S. or international schools.
Discover more about traveling to the States.
Kick back and listen to some music during halftime.
Watch our cheerleaders root.
Mechanical bull and wild west activities.
Good old fashion fun for kids and adults.
All day 10am – 10pm!
Below is a program draft of the activities that will go on during the three days. Please check back as updates are posted regularly. If you would like to contribute to the J4Milan program, please give us a holler at j4milan@b-easy.it
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Day 1 – Friday, July 3rd
10:00 Festival begins (see ongoing activities)16.00 – 16.45 English Story and Song time*
17:00 Opening ceremony with Remarks & Entertainment
17.30 – 18.15 Jewelry Making Lab*
19:00 IFL Experience: Meet the players (photos & autographs) (tbd)
20:45 American and Italian National Anthem
20:55 Coin toss ceremony
21:00 Kick off “CIF9 Italian Championship” CHIEFS Ravenna vs VETERANS Grosseto
22:00 Village area closes
Day 2 – Saturday, July 4th
10:00 Village area opens (see ongoing activities)10:00 Vintage Car & Harley Davidson Exhibit by Rusty Garage
10:00 – 11:00 Face Painting*
11:15 – 12:00 English Story and Song Time*
12:00 Kick off “CIFAF Italian Championship” ONETEAM Verona/Milano vs NEPTUNES Bologna
15:00 – 15:45 Playdough Lab*
16:00 – 18:00 Circus and magic show, games, entertainment and balloon twisting by Rapanello Events*
17:00 IFL Experience: Meet the players & Championship MVP (photos & autographs) (tbd)
18:00 IFL Experience: Meet the Cheerleaders (photos & autographs) (tbd)
18:15 IFL finalist teams warm up
19:10 Pre-Game Show starts Marching Band
19:25-19:35 Speeches & Remarks by U.S. Consulate
19:35-19:45 Stars & Stripes Award Presentation to Joe Bastianich
19:45 Teams presentations
19:50 American and Italian National Anthem
19:55 Coin toss ceremony
20:00 Kick off Italian Superbowl XXXV – SEAMEN Milano vs PANTHERS Parma 21:30 Halftime Show DJ set by Virgin Radio + cheerleaders + marching Band
22:00 Second Half
22:30 After party begins DJ Set by Virgin Radio
23:30- 23:50 New Hera Awarding – Superbowl Cup
24:00 Village area closes
Day 3 – Sunday, July 5th
10:00 Village area opens (see ongoing activities)10:00 – 15:00 On field activities inside the Stadium (tbd)
10:00 Football throw inside the stadium (tbd)
10:00 – 11:00 Face Painting*
11:15 – 12:00 English Story and Song Time*
12:00 Football throw inside the stadium (tbd)
14:00 Cheerleading workshop (tbd)
15:00 – 15:45 Jewelry Making Lab*
15:30 IFL Experience: Meet the players (photos & autographs) (tbd)
16:00 – 18:00 Circus and magic show, games, entertainment and balloon twisting by Rapanello Events*
17:30 Warm up squadre finaliste LENAF
17:55 American and Italian National Anthem
18:00 Kick off “Finale LENAF 2015” HOGS Reggio Emilia vs BLACKS Rivoli
19:30 Halftime
20:00 Second Half
22:00 Village area closes
23:00 Awarding (championship + MVP)
*Children’s Activitives by KC School
Ongoing activities
American Food VillageCharity Program
Info / Community Desk
Photo booths
Patriot Face-painting for adults and children
Education Corner
Kids Activity Corner
Cheerleader show
Country Dancing
