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CTV News
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Italian Festival takes over Preston Street
The Ottawa Italian Festival took over Preston Street all weekend as thousands enjoyed food, drinks, music and entertainment. 'I know we do it every year, but it seems to be a lot bigger this year,' said Romano Rocco Farella, a staff member at Italian Joe's Kitchen. 'I think it's really good for the city.' The streets of Ottawa's Little Italy were filled with traditional dances and music. Vendors lined up offering freshly baked goods, pizza, lemonade and works of art. 'We've had Italian food of course,' said Nina Belinson, who was visiting the event with her sons and a friend. 'It was amazing, as well as all the amazing cars. We're on our way to try some gelato.' Ottawa Italian Festival Traditional dancers at the Ottawa Italian Festival on June 8, 2025. (Natalie van Rooy/CTV News Ottawa) Ottawa Italian Festival Preston Street was closed for Ottawa Italian Festival all weekend. June 8, 2025. (Natalie van Rooy/CTV News Ottawa) Several Ferrari's were also on display for car enthusiasts. There was also Italian fencing, face painting, and balloon making for families. 'We're just looking at cars and balloons and eating whatever,' said Kanesa Santhiraligam, who was at the event with his kids. 'We are also drinking lemonade and gelatos.' There was also relief on Sunday that the wildfire smoke had slightly cleared since Friday. 'We're so relieved that the air quality is so much better now and now we can enjoy,' said Belinson. Pizza making on the street was also a favourite for those passing through the event. For businesses along the busy stretch of Little Italy, crowds were on the patios all weekend long. 'It's been packed all day,' said Farella. 'I always have people coming in and out, we've been slammed.'
CTV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Italian Week in Ottawa kicks off with flag raising
The Italian flag is raised at Ottawa City Hall to mark the start of Italian Week. June 5, 2025. (Mark Sutcliffe/X) The Italian flag was raised at Ottawa City Hall Thursday to mark the start of Italian Week in the city. Italian Week is the annual celebration of Ottawa's Italian community. A flag-raising ceremony was held Thursday morning, attended by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, city councillors, and Italian ambassador to Canada Alessandro Cattaneo. Italian Week is mainly celebrated on Preston Street, the heart of Ottawa's Little Italy neighbourhood, where residents and visitors can experience Italian culture, music, art, and, of course, Italian food. Opening weekend begins Friday, with live music and the Morin Supply Kids Zone. Saturday features live music, arts and crafts such as making Venetian masks, Roman gladiator helmets or laurel crowns, and beaded bracelets. Sunday features more live music, as well as the Feast of St. Anthony outdoor mass and luncheon at St. Anthony Church on Booth Street. A full list of events can be found on
CTV News
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
1,400 parking tickets sprout up on vehicles during Tulip Festival in Ottawa
Motorists may soon have to pay to park on Preston Street on evenings and on Sundays. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa)
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
‘It's just a cash grab': Some businesses oppose evening, Sunday paid parking in ByWard Market, Little Italy
Motorists may soon have to pay to park on Preston Street on evenings and on Sundays. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa)
