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ITALIAN WEEK ON PRESTON 2010

GRAND FINALE WEEKEND on Preston Street June 18-20, 2010

Street Closure, Ferrari Display, bike races, bocce tournament, soccer tournament, entertainment under the tent, amusement rides and much, much more ...

Come and celebrate Italian Style. This being the 36th annual celebration of Italian Culture in Ottawa, you're sure to have a great time, and a taste of 'la dolce vita' (the sweet life!)

We are looking forward to closing the street to traffic and opening it up to pedestrian "passagiata" as visitors stroll Preston Street, stopping at caffes, dancing to the music, enjoying the buskers, and experiencing the sweet life!

There are Italian entertainers, comedians in our entertainment tent at our main Piazza site at Adult Day School and also amusement rides, and Fireworks at dusk on Saturday evening.

This year the festival will feature over 50 Ferrari's 80 Italian cars including Lancias, Alfas, and Fiats from vintage to brand new 2010 Fiat 500.

Also we will be hosting the Preston Criterium Bike Race on Sunday and for the first time this year we will be offering women's races.

Most Events are FREE Admission.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the BIA office, 613-231-2815

 FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2010

  SHINE MUSIC ACADEMY SCHEDULE

LOCATION: ITALFEST STAGE PRESTON & LOUISA STREET 

TIME FESTIVAL ACTIVITY
4:15pm - 4:30pm Jazz Focus
4:30pm - 4:45pm Priceless
4:45pm - 5:05pm Prime Time
5:05pm - 5:25pm Mini Mass
5:30pm - 6:00pm Jaelon Williams
9:30pm - 10:15pm The Riot Police
10:15pm - 11:30pm The Warblers

  • ITALFEST OTTAWA, GET READY FOR THE FUN!
  • LOCATION: PRESTON & LOUISA
  • 6:00pm Authenic Italian Pizzelle Frite
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm DJ Vince Vitello
  • 8:00pm - 10:00pm Forty Voice Choir-Coro Club Roma from St. Catherines, ON
  • 10:00pm -12:00pm DJ Vince Vitello

 

MAIN STAGE PIAZZA

  • LOCATION: ADULT DAY SCHOOL, 300 ROCHESTER STREET
    7:00pm Opera in Piazza
  • 8:00pm Jessica & Ruscello Limpido Dance Group
  • 9:00pm Joe Cacchione Comedy Act direct from Montreal, Q.C
  • 10:30pm Music by Espresso

PRESTON STREET FERRARI DISPLAY

6:00pm - 11:00pm Cars will be parked along Preston Street for your viewing pleasure.

SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010

    • ITALFEST OTTAWA, GET READY FOR THE FUN!
    • LOCATION: PRESTON & LOUISA
    • 6:00pm - 8:00pm DJ Vince Vitello
    • 8:00pm - 10:00pm Coro Club Roma
    • 10:00pm -12:00am DJ Vince Vitello

MAIN STAGE PIAZZA

  • LOCATION: ADULT DAY SCHOOL, 300 ROCHESTER STREET
    7:00pm - 7:30pm Jennifer & Jessica
  • 8:30pm Sina Scopelliti
  • 9:00pm Vinz de Rosa and the Italianz Show Band directly from Toronto, ON

  ITALIAN CAR PARADE ALONG PRESTON STREET

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Come out early to Preston Street so you can get a good spot to watch over 100 Italian cars as they drive the parade route.

 

DOW HONDA CONCOURSE PADDOCK DISPLAY

  • 2:00pm - 2:30pm
    Come to DOW Honda, 845 Carling Avenue and see all the Ferrari's parked on display. Vote for your favourite Ferrari for the 3rd Annual People's Choice Awards! 


PRESTON STREET BIA - FERRARI DEMONSTRATION ZONE

  • 3:00pm - 3:30pm
    Come out and see the Ferraris on Carling Avenue. Again this year we will have the Kart Club and Atlantic F4 race cars. If you like Ferraris and enjoy the street sound of high performance engine then mark this day on your calendar. Better yet, why not grab  lunch at one of the many fine restaurants on Preston Street and enjoy the sights and sounds of Ferrari.

 FCA OTTAWA GALA DINNER SHOW

  • 6:00pm- 11:00pm
    Tickets are $75.00 (with part of the proceeds to Villa Marconi) and are available until Thursday June 17th, 2010.
    Call Joe Ierullo at St.Anthony's Soccer Club Italia (613-233-1083) to purchase and pick up your tickets there.

 

  • SUNDAY, June 20, 2010

      • ITALFEST OTTAWA, GET READY FOR THE FUN!
      • LOCATION: PRESTON & LOUISA
      • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Ottawa Youth Orchestra
      • 7:00pm - 12:00am Singer Tony Ieluzzi from Italy

     PRESTON STREET BIKE RACES

    • 11:00am There will four races, starting at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm.
    • The races should finish by 4:45pm. There will be a series of races for children between the ages of 5-13 years of age in between the second and third events.
    • This is a very exciting bike race with tight turns, defined by the urban race course and making for very interesting viewing.
    • Start Location: Preston & Norman Street
    • Course: Preston/Adeline/Rochester/Aberdeen (Distance per lap : 1.0 km)

    • SCOTIABANK CHARITY FERRARI DREAM RIDE FOR VILLA MARCONI
    • Starts at the Ottawa St. Anthony's Soccer Club on Preston Street
    • 10:00am - 11:30am
      Here's your chance to take a ride in a Ferrari, support a good cause and receive a Ferrari Festival poster too! Limited tickets are available at $50 each on Preston Street while they last, or call Domenic Ricci of Villa Marconi @ 613-727-6201 #5252 to arrange purchase.
      Location: CIBC-Preston Street & Carling Ave.       
    • FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON MORE EVENTS PLEASE REFER TO www.italianweekottawa.com
  • Overview
    ITALIAN WEEK ON PRESTON 2010
    Public Art
    La Vendemmia
    Other Attractions
    The Stained Glass Windows of Saint Anthony’s Church, The Masterpieces of Guido Nincheri
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