Arte Musica orchestra, conducted by Ermanno Zotti.

Chef Bruno Serato, who received the distinction of Cavalliere for his tireless work on behalf of impoverished children. Since the mid 2000's, Bruno has provided over 1 million free meals to children in need.

Our friends from Peroni.

IAMLA staff and interns (from L to R): Valentina Licitra, Nicole Pompilio, Alyssa Arreguin

Sheriff Lee Baca, center, and his wife Carol.

Chef Celestino Drago with Monsignor Antonio Cacciapuoti.

Marco Mavilla with Los Angeles's Little Italy.

Republic Day 2013

Joe Buscaino and family.

Marianna Gatto and Sheriff Lee Baca.

A fraction of the more than 400 people who attended the event.

Consul General Giuseppe Perrone addresses the evening's guests.

Consul General Perrone with Elga Sharpe of the Mayor's office.

Councilman Joe Buscaino with IAMLA Executive Director Marianna Gatto.

Consul General Perrone bestows the Cavaliere honor upon Bruno Serato.

Bruno Serrato with Elisabetta Mauri and Clarissa Burt.