Festa Italiana events focus on the cultural roots and history of Italians in America and the Northwest, and celebrate the arts, the food and the spirit that is uniquely Italian. The main focus of Festa Italiana is The Italian Festival at Seattle Center, an annual festival inaugurated in 1988 to celebrate the joy of “All Things Italian.” With an approximate attendance of 30,000 people, the Italian Festival is the largest Italian-American event in the Northwest, and one of the largest ethnic festivals in Seattle. It features art, music, food, dance and participatory activities for the entire family.
