Festa Italiana

Syracuse’s Italian-American roots take center stage at Festa Italiana, a three-day celebration of Italian culture and community in downtown Syracuse. Vendors, bocce, music and dancing fill the event, and the mood is festive and built to bring families together.

Annual festivals like this are a tradition for many families, a chance to meet up with relatives and neighbors over music, games and a stroll past the vendors. It is the kind of event that gets people downtown and out of their routines.

What to Know

• The event runs three days in downtown Syracuse.
• Bocce is among the activities, alongside music and dancing.
• Vendors line the festival, giving visitors plenty to browse.
• Syracuse has deep Italian-American roots, and the festival celebrates them.
• Visit Syracuse features it as one of the city’s annual events.