The American-Italian Federation of the Southeast was founded in 1973
to represent and support Italian-American Organizations of the Southeast at the Local, National, and International Levels.
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Honoring Ancestors,
Celebrating Culture, &
Inspiring the Next Generation
Our current projects include erecting a 16′ high Monument to the Sicilian Sugarcane Harvesters of 1870-1924.
Italians and Sicilians have made
significant contributions to America
that can be traced back to the 1600s.
Italian-Americans are still making
significant contributions with many
involved in our member organizations.
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Link to Videos Highlighting Our Work
Link to Info on NIAF College Scholarships Summer Trips to Italy
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Link to info on Italian American Future Leaders Program
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Link to Info on Regional Italian Festivals & Organizations
Trade with Italy: At the Republic Day Celebration in New York hosted by the Consul for 2,000 Italian-Italians and Italian-Americans
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Link to info National & International Involvement
Upcoming events:
October 5th, Italian Film Festival & Taste of Italy
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Link to Videos from Italian Social Media Producers
March 22nd St. Joseph’s Parade
March 23rd 2025 – Irish-Italian Parade
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The AIFEDSE promotes and exhibits at regional Italian Festivals.
Monument to the Sicilian Sugar Cane Harvester
Ancestors: Celebrating All Saints Day, Nov 1st 3pm at the Italian Society Mausoleums in Metairie Cemetery.
PRESENT: We support the numerous parades and festivals of our member organizations.
FUTURE: AIFEDSE is proud that the national chair of the Italian American Future Leaders is from Baton Rouge
Consider walking with us in the Irish-Italian Parade on March 23rd – 2025 $100.00
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Current Monument and Marker Projects:
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We provide communications via Newspapers, Social Media, Youtube, and Emails. Subscribe to keep informed.
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To sign up to receive the monthly 32-page newspaper “La Notra Voce,” which has a full page on Federation activities. Use this link from the St. Expedite Lodge. Follow us on Facebook, Subscribe to the AWE News Youtube Channel. Join our Constant Contact email list. Be on our Zoom Calls.
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