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Toronto gets a Taste of Little Italy this weekend

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Toronto is hosting two major events this weekend: the annual Taste of Little Italy festival on College Street and the Under Armour Toronto 10K Run near Exhibition Place. The Little Italy festival will close College Street from Friday afternoon to Monday morning, featuring live music, extended patios, and carnival rides. The 10K run will close Lake Shore Boulevard W. on Saturday morning. Both events are expected to attract large crowds and cause significant traffic delays, with the TTC not operating within the closed boundaries.

  1. 1 Friday, June 13, 2025 (3 p.m.): College Street closes for Taste of Little Italy.
  2. 2 Friday, June 13, 2025 (7 p.m. - 1 a.m.): Taste of Little Italy festival runs.
  3. 3 Saturday, June 14, 2025 (4 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.): Lake Shore Boulevard W. closes for Under Armour Toronto 10K Run.
  4. 4 Saturday, June 14, 2025 (11 a.m. - 1 a.m.): Taste of Little Italy festival runs.
  5. 5 Sunday, June 15, 2025 (11 a.m. - 10 p.m.): Taste of Little Italy festival runs.
  6. 6 Monday, June 16, 2025 (3 a.m.): College Street reopens.
  • Motorists can expect delays in the area.
  • The TTC will not be operating within the specified road closure boundaries.
  • Around 250,000 people are expected to attend the Taste of Little Italy festival.
  • Eight thousand registered runners and 250 child participants are expected at the Under Armour Toronto 10K event.
What: The annual Taste of Little Italy festival and the Under Armour Toronto 10K Run are taking place, leading to significant road closures and expected delays.
When: Taste of Little Italy: Friday, June 13 (7 p.m. to 1 a.m.), Saturday, June 14 (11 a.m. to 1 a.m.), and Sunday, June 15 (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.). Road closure from Friday, June 13 (3 p.m.) to Monday, June 16 (3 a.m.). Under Armour Toronto 10K Run: Saturday, June 14 (4 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.).
Where: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Taste of Little Italy: College Street, between Shaw Street and Bathurst Street. Under Armour Toronto 10K Run: Lake Shore Boulevard W. between Windermere Avenue and Bathurst Street, near Exhibition Place.
Why: These are annual cultural and sporting events.
How: Road closures are implemented by Toronto police. The TTC will not operate within the closed boundaries during the road closure times.

Toronto is hosting two major events this weekend: the annual Taste of Little Italy festival on College Street and the Under Armour Toronto 10K Run near Exhibition Place. The Little Italy festival will close College Street from Friday afternoon to Monday morning, featuring live music, extended patios, and carnival rides. The 10K run will close Lake Shore Boulevard W. on Saturday morning. Both events are expected to attract large crowds and cause significant traffic delays, with the TTC not operating within the closed boundaries.