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Thu, Aug 13 – Aug 16, 2026 Festivals & Street Fairs Little Italy

Taylor Street Festa Italiana

Chicago's biggest Italian heritage festival fills Taylor Street.

Taylor Street Festa Italiana is Chicago's biggest celebration of Italian heritage, filling the heart of Little Italy with the food, music, and traditions of the old neighborhood. Think fresh pasta and cannoli, live music and opera, bocce, and a street packed with families and longtime regulars.

What to expect

  • Italian food, pastries, and wine from Taylor Street institutions
  • Live music, opera, and entertainment
  • Bocce, vendors, and family activities
  • The full old-Chicago Little Italy atmosphere

Good to know: Taylor St, Little Italy. Small suggested donation; food is pay-as-you-go. Come hungry and stay for the music.

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