Tomorrow is Vaughan’s first ever Festa d’Italia!
The City of Vaughan’s highly anticipated, first ever Festa d’Italia, presented by Pizza Nova, is just one day away! Here’s what you need to know to prepare for a full day of festivities and fun tomorrow.
Gather your family and friends to 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
- a cannoli-eating competition
- arts and crafts, and family activities
- traditional Italian dances
- music by DJ Danny D, Mario Polsinelli, Bruno Monardo and Joee
- 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. 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.)
The last shuttle bus pickup from all locations going to Boyd Conservation Park is 6:30 p.m. ahead of I Cugini di Campagna’s final headline performance at 7 p.m.!
To learn more, visit vaughan.ca/festa.
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