Ottawa Italian Festival

Find the best sights, sounds and flavours of Italy – right here in Ottawa during this weekend-long  street party on beautiful Preston Street!

When: June 6-8

Where: Preston Street

What's Happening: Street performers, Ferrari and Classic Italian Car Displays, patio parties and more: 

About the Festival
Throughout the weekend, Little Italy is animated with fun and food for everyone. Starting at 5:00pm on Friday, June 6th, 2024, Preston Street is closed to vehicles and open to patios, pedestrians and performers. Many of our fully-licensed restaurants will extend their patios right into the street, so you can eat and drink without missing a beat!

Ferrari Festival 

The FCA Ottawa Ferrari Festival is a key part of this action-packed weekend. New and vintage Ferraris are lined up along Preston Street for your admiration on Friday evening, in anticipation of the following days events. 

Italian Car Parade

On Saturday afternoon, the Ferraris join the Italian Car Club of Ottawa and many Italian car owners from Montreal, Toronto and the US for the Italian Car Parade. This parade runs along Preston Street. Car lovers are treated to the finest examples of Italian automotive design, with beautiful machines ranging from the tiny Fiat to the fierce Lamborghini. Following the parade, the Ottawa Ferrari Club will take their machines onto a closed course on Carling Avenue where visitors can see, hear and feel the power of these sports cars. 

For more information, visit ottawaitalianfestival.com.