Festa d’Italia: Double the days, double the fun!
FREE ADMISSION | FREE SHUTTLE | NO ON-SITE PARKING
Festa d’Italia is back! This year’s event, presented by LiUNA! Local 183, is taking place over two days – so we ‘cannoli’ imagine it will be twice the fun! Join us at this vibrant showcase of Italian culture and heritage and enjoy special headline performances by Pupo & Band.
Save the dates!
Join us on Saturday, June 6 from noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Boyd Conservation Park (8739 Islington Ave.). The fun-filled weekend will feature an exciting line-up of FREE live entertainment, including traditional Italian dances like the Tarantella and special performances by:
Headliner: Pupo & Band
Joe Avati
Bruno Monardo
Carlo Coppola
DJ Danny D
Dreamers Show Band
Encore Live Entertainment
Joée
Michael Vincent Quattro
N’Riko
Zoe
and so much more!
There will also be more than 60 Italian food and beverage vendors and more than 60 business vendors.
Attendees can enjoy a variety of interactive family-friendly activities, including hands-on arts and crafts, drop‑in bocce court play, inflatables, and oil testing with pasta shaping workshops (limited capacity).
There is no parking available on-site. Free shuttle buses will run about every 30 minutes to and from Boyd Conservation Park on both event days at the following locations:
Al Palladini Community Centre (9201 Islington Ave.)
Chancellor Community Centre (350 Ansley Grove Rd.)
Dufferin Clark Community Centre (1441 Clark Ave. W.)
Father E. Bulfon Community Centre (8141 Martin Grove Rd.)
Fossil Hill Public School (2 Firenza Rd.)
Tommy Douglas Secondary School (4020 Major Mackenzie Dr. W.)
Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.)
Woodbridge Library (150 Woodbridge Ave.)
100 Apple Mill Rd. (near the VMC Library) *paid parking
For details as they become available, including stage and shuttle bus schedules, visit vaughan.ca/festa.
QUOTE
“Vaughan is home to one of the largest Italian Canadian populations in the country, whose contributions have helped shape the cultural richness and vibrancy of our city. Festa d’Italia is a celebration of that legacy – and everyone is welcome to be part of it! I’m thrilled to invite residents and visitors to join us on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 for a truly special weekend of food, music and traditions that showcase the beauty of Italian heritage. We’re especially excited to welcome Pupo & Band as our headliner, making this an unforgettable celebration for all ages. I look forward to welcoming you, your family and friends to Festa d’Italia!”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
QUICK FACTS
This year’s Festa d’Italia, presented by LiUNA! Local 183, is taking place on Saturday, June 6 from noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Boyd Conservation Park (8739 Islington Ave.).
Event sponsors include Roni, TD and Z103.5.
The City proclaims June Italian Heritage Month annually.
The City strives to foster a culture that is inclusive and respectful, where all residents, employees, businesses and visitors are provided accessible opportunities to engage and participate. The City is proud to have diverse communities and values the significant contributions diverse communities make to the cultural, economic and social achievements in Vaughan.
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