You’re invited to our Italian Heritage Month event!

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A photo of Italy with a ribbon in the colours of the Italian flag

Register now to celebrate with Mayor Del Duca and Members of Council on June 2 at Vaughan City Hall

 

Join Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council to recognize Italian Heritage Month at our second annual event on Sunday, June 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.). 

 

The event will honour and commemorate the richness of Italian art, heritage and culture. Festivities will feature greetings from Mayor Del Duca and complimentary pizza, porchetta, ice cream and refreshments. 

 

To celebrate Italian Heritage Month, which is proclaimed by the City annually, there will also be a flag-raising ceremony during the event. 

 

Pre-registration is encouraged. Confirm your attendance for the event online

 

To learn more, visit vaughan.ca/MayorsEvents.

 

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“Vaughan has strong Italian roots, and to celebrate our cultural heritage, every June, we recognize Italian Heritage Month. It is a time to honour the enduring contributions Italian Canadians make and have made to our city. I invite the entire community to join us for the Italian Heritage Month celebration at City Hall on Sunday, June 2. This annual event brings the community together to celebrate Italian heritage and culture through music, dance and food. My family is deeply proud of our Italian traditions, and I look forward to celebrating festa della Repubblica with our residents.”

- Mayor Steven Del Duca 

 

QUICK FACTS 

  • The City of Vaughan proclaims June Italian Heritage Month annually.
  • This is the City’s second Italian Heritage Month event, following the inaugural event in 2023. 
  • The City strives to foster a culture that is inclusive and respectful, where all residents, employees, businesses and visitors are provided accessible opportunities to engage and participate, is proud to have diverse communities and values the significant contributions diverse communities make to the cultural, economic and social achievements in Vaughan.

 

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