Families, friends celebrate a generational culture at Festa Italiana

Zona Rosa put Italian culture front and center at the 2025 Festa Italiana

Photo by Shea McGraw Between May 30 and June 1, Italian heritage and culture took over Zona Rosa North Park for the highly anticipated Festa Italiana. The weekend was packed with all things Italian from food, music, vendors, activities, and games. The longstanding free festival started before walking in. The aroma of the food reached all edges of the park and touched the nostrils of attendees before even walking through the entrance. The combine…

Families, friends celebrate a generational culture at Festa Italiana

Thousands came together at Lodi’s biggest venue to honor the deep Italian roots in the county. The Festa Italiana on Sunday at the Lodi Grape Festival grounds brought locals from all around to listen to live music, eat cultural staples like pizza, gelato and gnocchi and a learn about the history of Italians in the region. Bill Trezza, president of the Pacific Italian Alliance, said this year marks the 11th anniversary ofthe festival. “The first …