The official start to summer is just around the corner, but before it arrives, you can welcome its return at one of the city’s favourite street festivals.
The beloved Taste of Little Italy is officially returning this weekend, and it will be the ultimate block party to kick off patio season.
A multi-block stretch of College Street will once again be completely shutting down to traffic and transforming into a bustling, open-air Italian piazza. This means extended street patios, carnival rides, a sea of food vendors, and community spirit.
A specially designed streetscape will also transform into a live performance hub, ready to host free concerts showcasing a mix of local talent and international acts.
The festival is also completely free to enter, as the event’s mission is to showcase and support local businesses. Guests are encouraged to bring their appetite to support neighbourhood vendors – a small contribution for an unforgettable weekend of wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, and sweet cannoli.
The Details
Taste of Little Italy will take over College Street, from Bathurst Street to Shaw Street, from June 12 to June 14, with the festivities scheduled to begin Friday from 3 p.m. til 1 a.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 a.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.
