20TH ANNUAL SICILIAN FESTIVAL
Sicilian cuisine is some of the best in the world, and it is all here at the annual Sicilian Festival in San Diego! Bring the family and chow down!
The music, dance, culture and cuisine of Sicily will come to the streets of San Diego's Little Italy on Sunday, May 19, 2013, 10 am-6 pm, as part of the 20th Annual SICILIAN FESTIVAL celebration on India Street.
The highly popular FREE family event, celebrating its 20th anniversary, features authentic Sicilian food and entertainment.
An Italian car show, free children's rides and activities, wine & beer garden, vendor booths and strolling entertainment also highlight the event.
Back in the early 1990s, the thought of celebrating San Diego's rich Sicilian heritage was just a dream for Mario Cefalu. A native of Portocello, Sicily, Mario emigrated to the United States and soon made his mark on San Diego by opening Soluntos Bakery in Little Italy.
His bread and pastries filled a void in the local culinary scene and remain popular to this day.
His bakery is one of the longest-running establishments on India Street in the heart of Little Italy.
In 1993, the first Sicilian Festival was born. Mario received permits to close down a block of India Street for this first-ever street festival in Little Italy. A small stage was erected and the Roman Holiday band provided the music for the event. Sicilian food was served and a few vendors sold their wares. Though the crowd was small, a good time was definitely had by all.
The rest is history. The Sicilian Festival has grown in size and scope, providing a wonderful opportunity each year to celebrate the food, music, art, and tradition brought to San Diego by Sicilian immigrants.
Thousands of visitors are expected to attend this year's Festa.
Explore Related Categories
