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Celebrating Italian heritage and community

Home to historic Little Italy, Commercial Drive comes alive in the style of Italy’s vibrant streets and piazzas, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees of all ages and cultures, making Italian Day on The Drive Vancouver’s most anticipated cultural street festival.

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The Italian Day Raffle & 50/50 Jackpot

The raffle is now closed. View complete list of winners here

Mangiamo! Let’s Eat! Food at Italian Day

It wouldn’t be an Italian festa without a banquet of delicious Italian food

Activities for the whole Famiglia

Visit our Children's Zone or play to win at the Carnival games

Opening Ceremony at The Drive Main Stage at 2nd Avenue

Beginning at noon, featuring guest speakers and special performances

SUNDAY, JUNE 8 2025, NOON—8:00 PM

Be part of this year’s 15 Year Anniversario, Mille Baci theme, as The Drive comes alive in the style of Italy’s vibrant streets and piazzas.

live music & entertainment

Seven intersections, as well as Grandview Park, are transformed into Piazza-style cultural attractions with live music, DJs, fashion and street dancing.

Italian Food & Merchants

Tutti festeggiando la dolce vita! Feast on food and drink offered by local merchants, complimentary vendors, food trucks, and al fresco patios.

Italian Day Raffle 

Thank you for your support! The raffle is now closed, and the winning tickets have been drawn. To view the complete list of winners click here.

Italian Culture & Lifestyle

Amore mio! From a vendor-filled street to fashion shows, feel transported while you take in the many sights and displays that are synonymous with Italy.

Authentic Italian Table

Celebrating authentic Italian ingredients and traditional products, including wine and specialty cocktails – with samples from guest vendors.

Family Fun & Activities

Pasta-eating contests, human foosball, children’s zone, and interactive games provide welcoming distractions for people of all ages.

Luvinya & The Retrolytes

Local 22-year-old Italian-Canadian emerging artist Lavinia Urbani with an 6-piece ensemble featuring RnB, Italian and original music.

Federico Fuoco & Fire

An annual highlight, showman Federico Fuoco always takes the attendees on an entertaining ride.

Carmelina Cupo

The beautiful and charismatic Carmelina Cupo serves up talent with a range of Italian pop, rock and classics.

Gianni Fuoco

Long-time godfather of the local Italian music family, Gianni Fuoco, brings Italian heritage and roots to the stage.

Once again, Italian Day on The Drive will fly its green, white and red colours proudly, featuring food, patios, live music, fashion, activities and more.

VIEW FESTIVAL OVERVIEW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgmQW-xmZ3U&t=3s
Sunday, June 8, 2025 | Noon—8:00 PM
COMMERCIAL DRIVE – VANCOUVER, BC