Los Angeles Italian Festival

Who doesn't love the idea of feasting on pizza, pasta, cannolis, and vino (over age 21) and celebrating Southern California's Italian heritage in one festive location? The annual Los Angeles Italian Festival will be held at the famed intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue in LA on Saturday, October 5, from 4 to 9 p.m. 

Guess who will be there?

• Actor Joe Mantegna, Honorary Chairman of the Board
• SCGS Italian Interest Group members, who will meet and greet you at their booth!
• Tom Dreesan, Grand Marshall
• Celebrity Chef Eva, Host
• Natalja Sticco, opera star and headliner
• Debi Raven, chanteuse
• Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti
• Todd Angilly, all-star tenor
• Chef Antonio Fusca
• Ferraris

Other activities include:

• The NONNALYMPICS
• A Kids' Zone
• Marketplace
• Even More Food!
• Dancing
• The Paulie Award Presentation

In honor of Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month, The Los Angeles Italian Festival is the place to taste, hear, and experience the food, music, culture, and diversity of our collective Italian heritage in the film and television capital of the world. This year, Hawthorn Avenue will be transformed into the enchanting "Mercado Via Biancospino," an Italian-style market that will transport you to the charming streets of Italy. Wander through a carefully curated selection of authentic Italian-American food, fashion, crafts, and collectibles. 

Don't miss returning favorites like Celebrity Chef Eva and LA native chanteuse Debbie Raven. The highlight of the event will be renowned soprano Natalja Sticco, who will captivate audiences with her Sarah Brightman/Andrea Bocelli-style opera and classical crossover hits.

Enjoy Italy's flavors, sights, and sounds without leaving LA. 

For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sal-the-voice-valentinetti-at-the-los-angeles-italian-festival-tickets-865934893577