Lebanese Festival begins today Gene Marrano June 2, 2017 1 minute read You don’t have to be of Lebanese ancestry to enjoy the annual 3-day festival that begins today – as thousands will attest. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Statewide tennis tournament brings 450 players to the Roanoke ValleyNext: Giant Jam Sandwich at Elmwood Park on Sunday Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026