The best way to celebrate the opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Father’s Day and Toronto’s beautiful summer weather? Exploring our city’s original Little Italy neighbourhood! Come one, come all! Little Italy Business Improvement Area (BIA) is set to host the yearly Taste of Little Italy. Perfect for a fun­-filled family day or an evening out with your friends. The weekend ­long festival will run along College Street, between Shaw Street and Bathurst Street.

Come for the food. Stay for everything else!

Dining:
Toronto’s most iconic and trendiest restaurants will be participating. Including Cafe Diplomatico (home to Toronto’s first patio), Bar Raval and many, many more! Also experience amazing food vendors everywhere you look. Enjoy beautiful Toronto summer weather with extended patios in over 50 restaurants!

Entertainment:
This year’s performers are coming from all over the world! Experience the charisma of Dr. Draw, Toronto’s own violinist extraordinaire. Or hear the sounds of global Italian celebrity Sandro Giacobbe, to name only a few.

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Games:
Your kids will love the midway, featuring fun carnival games with great prizes to win! If you don’t have kids, your inner child will surely have a ball.

Shopping:
Walk along picturesque College Street and find great shopping from local Toronto artists and designers. You can find jewelry, apparel, accessories, sports gear and so much more for yourself or loved ones!

Festival Hours

Friday, June 15 – 6:30 p.m. -­ 1:00 a.m.
Saturday, June 16 – 11:00 a.m. ­ – 1:00 a.m.
Sunday, June 17 – 11:00 a.m. – ­ 10:00 p.m.