What to know<\/p>\n
Taste of Little Italy is taking over College Street from June 12 to 14 with food vendors, live entertainment, carnival attractions and patio experiences.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s festival will also feature World Cup watch parties at participating restaurants, bars and cafes throughout the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
College Street will be closed between Shaw and Bathurst streets from June 12 to June 15, with drivers advised to expect delays and TTC service changes.<\/p>\n
Visitors can access the festival via the 506 Carlton streetcar and nearby Line 1 subway stations, including College and Queen\u2019s Park.<\/p>\n
Friday is expected to bring sunny, hot weather, while Saturday and Sunday carry a risk of thunderstorms that attendees should keep in mind when planning their visit.<\/p>\n
Toronto\u2019s first World Cup match is happening today, but the tournament is not the only event taking place this weekend, as the beloved Taste of Little Italy returns to the city.<\/p>\n
Street festivals are the mark of Toronto\u2019s summers, and the Taste of Little Italy is one of the city\u2019s biggest warm-day events.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The event is taking over a portion of College Street from June 12\u201314, bringing delicious eats, an electric atmosphere and soccer watch parties, and Now Toronto has gathered all what attendees need to know about the festival.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What to expect<\/p>\n
Every year, the Taste of Little Italy transforms a portion of downtown Toronto into an energetic celebration that is free to attend.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The festival is filled with incredible bites provided by local businesses and dozens of food vendors that will take over the street, including flavours for every taste, from authentic Italian dishes to global bites from across the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Attendees can also enjoy non-stop entertainment, from carnival rides to extended patients to several live performances from local artists.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In addition to the usual celebration, with FIFA taking over the city this summer, soccer will also be a part of the festival. Several restaurants, cafes and patios across Little Italy will be hosting World Cup watch parties, so fans can enjoy the energy of the festival without missing the matches.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The game screenings will also be extended beyond the festival, with watch parties happening all tournament long in Little Italy. For more information on the matches being screened, attendees can head to the festival\u2019s website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Time and location<\/p>\n The Taste of Little Italy will run from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. on June 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on June 13, and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on June 14.\u00a0<\/p>\n As hinted by its name, the Taste of Little Italy takes place in the Little Italy neighbourhood, which is along College Street between Shaw and Bathurst streets.\u00a0<\/p>\n Road closures<\/p>\n Drivers should note that for the duration of the event, beginning at 10 a.m. on June 12 until 3 a.m. on June 15, College Street will be closed between Shaw and Bathurst streets to accommodate the event. All side streets in the area will also be temporarily two way during the event, regardless of signage.\u00a0<\/p>\n