The countdown is on for Vaughan’s first ever Festa d’Italia!

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The countdown is on for Vaughan’s first ever Festa d’Italia!

Headline performances by I Cugini di Campagna on June 1 at Boyd Conservation Park

 

The City of Vaughan’s highly anticipated, first ever Festa d’Italia, presented by Pizza Nova, is nearly two weeks away! 

 

Gather your family and friends and show your Italian spirit at this vibrant celebration of Italian culture and heritage on Sunday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Boyd Conservation Park (8739 Islington Ave.). 

 

This FREE fun-filled day will include spectacular music, entertainment, art, food, activities and so much more. Tony Monaco from Z103.5 Radio and Giuseppe the MC will emcee the event. Highlights will include an official welcome from Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council and headline performances by I Cugini di Campagna at 12:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. 

 

Additional entertainment and festivities include:

  • a breathtaking tribute to Andrea Bocelli
  • delicious eats from Pizza Nova and a variety of local vendors
  • cannoli-eating competition
  • arts and crafts, and family activities
  • traditional Italian dances
  • music by DJ Danny D, Mario Polsinelli, Bruno Monardo and Joee De Simone
  • local Italian artists and so much more!

     

Onsite parking is limited. But there are plenty of ways to get to and from the event! Additional parking, including offsite parking, park-and-walk options, and free shuttle bus services are available. 

 

Shuttles will run on a continuous loop throughout the day starting at 10 a.m., with the last pickup at Boyd Conservation Park at 8:30 p.m. So you can come at any time and stay for all the fun!

 

All-day shuttle service to Boyd Conservation Park and back will operate from the following locations: 

  • Al Palladini Community Centre (9201 Islington Ave.)
  • Chancellor Community Centre (350 Ansley Grove Rd.)
  • Father E. Bulfon Community Centre (8141 Martin Grove Rd.)
  • Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.)
  • VMC Library (200 Apple Mill Rd.) *paid parking
  • Woodbridge Library (150 Woodbridge Ave.)

 

For more details on shuttle bus services and parking, visit vaughan.ca/festa.

 

Become a vendor!

Looking to showcase your business or products at this event? Secure your spot as a vendor now and connect with the community at this highly anticipated celebration! The deadline for submitting vendor applications has been extended to Thursday, May 22.

 

To learn more, visit vaughan.ca/festa.

 

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