Ambridge Nationality Days 2014: Parade, Music, Food, Crafts & More

The 49th annual festival runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

It's time to come out and enjoy music, food, crafts, and entertainment celebrating the ethnic pride and traditions of our melting pot community. 

Nationality Days runs from noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday on Merchant Street from Fourth to Eighth streets. 

The parade has been moved to Saturday and begins at 11 a.m. The parade will march from the municipal building to Merchant Street down to Fourth Street. 

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Stage Entertainment
Friday, May 16  
12-1 p.m. Ambridge High School Chorus 
1-2 p.m. Lincoln Park Steel Drums 
2-2:30 p.m. Lincoln Park Jazz Ensemble 
2:30-3 p.m. Memories of Italy
3:30-4 p.m. Prophetic Stylez
4-4:30 p.m. Ambridge High School Performing Arts Academy 
4:30-6 p.m. The Umemployed with Jules Granati 
6-7:30 p.m. Angel Blue 
7:30-9 p.m. Sumpn Fierce 

Saturday, May 17 
11 a.m. Nationality Days Parade 
12-1:30 p.m. Ambridge Steel Drum Band 
 1:30-2 p.m. East Enders 
2-2:30 p.m. Annajames 
2:30-3 p.m. East Enders 
3-3:30 p.m. Ambridge High School Performing Arts Academy 
3:30-4 p.m. Highland Elementary  Hip Hop Dance Team
4:30-6 p.m. Stone Horse Band 
6-7:30 p.m. Schnarf 
7:30-9 p.m. Bobby Eaton 


Sunday, May 18 
12-1 p.m. Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Singers and Dancers
1-2 p.m. Beaver County's Got Talent 
2-3 p.m. Mancini All-Star Jazz Band 
3-3:30 p.m. River Valley Tang Soo Do 
3:30-5 p.m. For Those Who Want to Rock, Granati 
5-6 p.m. German Children's Choir

Booths - Food, Crafts and More
Fourth to Fifth streets
Tiki Grill 
Lincoln Park 
Christine’s Sand
Fair Play   
Painted Giraffe
Ambridge Band soft drinks
Beck’s Concessions
DD Kettlecorn
John Woods Airbrush
M and B Designs
 Lilyrose   
European Folk Art  
Mike Chan
Little Athens

Fifth to Sixth streets
Holy Trinity
Rotary
Direct TV
Bara Organics
Holman’s Candies
Rumy Crafts
Gutter Helmet
Simplicity Jewelry
WMBA/ Art Mart
Chamber tent
Walmart
Stangl’s Bakery
Oakhill  
S&D Polish Deli
Big Creek BBQ 

Sixth to Seventh streets
D’s Apple Dumplings 
Three Rivers Concession
Mike Chan
Indian Crafts
ToonBrian
TSV Ice
Get Your Jewlz
Better Living Patio
Chamber Tent
Air Precision Studio  
Diamond Jim’s
PeaceLinks
Uncle Fester’s  
Best Taste Concession
Mid Atlantic Waterproofing
Art by Marlon         
Gist Catering
Good Samaritan

Seventh to Eighth streets
Baden Fire
Mike Chan 
Yulin 
Root Beer
Fudgie Wudgie
Jose Madrid SalsaPolice
Wright Cars

Family Entertainment
King Joey's Amusements:  Pachinko
Nicholas Games--general kids games: fishing game, pop the balloons, etc
Impression Concessions--goldfish game
Staunch Entertainment--Eurobungee, rock climbing wall, bouncy house
C and J Ponies--pony rides and train

Off the Beaten Path
Several local businesses will be offering sales, promotions and events during the Nationality Days weekend.

Ambridge Family Theater
Film lovers will have the opportunity to watch "Croaker" for FREE at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Ambridge Family Theater, 645 Merchant St. 

At 6 p.m. Friday, a free seminar, "Are You a Movie Writer or Producer?" will take place prior to the movie screening. At 9 p.m. Saturday, attendees can meet the director and some cast members at Rook's Cantina 505, 282 Fourth St., Ambridge.  Click here for free tickets.

Ambridge High School
The Ambridge High School Drama Club will present “Country Cruising to Murder,” a murder mystery and meal at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in the high school’s Bridger Bistro. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Reservations include a three-course meal cooked up by the cafeteria staff. Those who don't make meal reservations can still attend the show for $5. 


Stand Up Pittsburgh
Stand Up Pittsburgh is hosting a spring open house from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 16 at 507 Eighth St. in Ambridge. 
 
Visitors can enter to win a free lesson package, valued at $90, T-shirts and other swag. Find exclusive specials on board packages and deals on used and demo boards. Snacks and drinks also will be served.

Old Economy Village
The annual Garden Mart will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 in the historic 19th century formal gardens.  Heirloom vegetables and other plants from the historic site’s greenhouse will be available for purchase.  Nine additional vendors are participating and will be selling garden related items as well.  Admission into the Garden Mart and the Old Economy Village gardens is free.  

A Spring Garden Workshop is also planned Saturday that includes a day of presentations from gardening experts. Click here for descriptions and costs. 

The 2014 Congressional Art Competition Show will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17 in the Visitor Center classroom at Old Economy Village, 270 16th St. The show features works from Ambridge and high school students throughout Beaver County. 

On Sunday, the Historic District Neighborhood Tea will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Old Economy Village Gardens on Church Street. All those living in and supportive of the Historic District are welcome to attend. Families are encouraged to come to the free event. A harpist will also perform.

Akulina's Antiques and Good Intent Trading Co.
2nd Annual Quilt and Vintage Goods Street and Yard Sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on Church Street between 12th and 13th in the Old Economy Village District.