Enjoy “ITALEA” at A Taste of Little Italy on Father’s Day Weekend
From the narrow streets of Italy to the bustling avenues of Little Italy Toronto, the Lombardi family has left a memorable mark on the Canadian experience. Nearly 60 years ago, Johnny Lombardi founded CHIN Radio/TV, Toronto’s first multicultural radio station, and hosted the world’s largest free picnic. While the iconic CHIN Picnic has evolved over the years, Johnny’s son, Lenny, remains determined to carry on his father’s legacy today.
This Father’s Day weekend, CHIN Picnic in cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, presents “ITALEA” at the Taste of Little Italy Festival on College Street! The free festival brings thousands together to celebrate and savour all that Italy has to offer.
Elevated Italian Experience
This year’s festival is an elevated Italian experience with exhilarating new events throughout the weekend. Guests are encouraged to capture several fun, rich, and telegenic moments on Saturday and Sunday:
· A live tiramisù competition (Saturday, June 15 at 3:00pm – 9:00pm)
· Authentic Neapolitan pizza masterclass (Saturday, June 15 at 11:00am – 12:30pm)
· EVOOschool (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Demonstrations (Saturday, June 15 at 1:30pm – 2:30pm and Sunday, June 16 at 10:00am – 11:00am)
· Italea Inauguration event (Saturday, June 15 at 1:00pm – 1:30pm)
· College Street broadcast of Italy’s first match of the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (Saturday, June 15 at 3:00pm)
· Main stage folk and opera performances by Italea (Saturday and Sunday from 1:00pm)
The weekend festival gives Torontonians and visitors a taste of Italian culture amid Italian Heritage Month. This year’s festival is enhanced by Italea, a program to promote roots tourism, launched by the Italian government. CHIN RADIO and the Lombardi family are proud to celebrate Toronto’s Italian heritage, Toronto marks Italea’s first North American stop!
Just the Details
Bring Dad along for a fun-filled weekend, Italian style! Taking place in Little Italy (between Bathurst and Shaw) from June 14th – 16th with over 200 local businesses to shop, dine, and cheer on your favourite squad. Featuring Italo – Canadian musicians, indulge in delicious street eats, and enjoy everything Italian. Featuring a projection art show unveiling the stories of our neighbourhood. Plus, experience more Italian culture than ever with Italea, hosting special activities including a focus on Lazio, Basilicata, and Molise regions of Italy. Come on down for a weekend full of fun between Bathurst and Shaw Street!
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