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festa della repubblica

Celebrate Italy's National Holiday

festa della repubblica
​grazie mille to our members and the community for sharing this 
exciting event with us

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Cinzia Zotta-Wendland (VP), Mayor Tom Dyas, Rosann Nanci (Pres)
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Some of our many Festa della Repubblica Volunteers! 
A message from Cinzia Zotta-Wendland, Vice President and Co-Chair, Festa della Repubblica.
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​So much hard work went into Festa della Repubblica and I could not have been more proud of everyone’s collective efforts. As the Chair of this event I could not have done it without the volunteers of the KCIC.
A big THANK YOU to my co-chair Maria Monna and a BIG shout out to the City of Kelowna and Lawrence residents who worked with us to close the street. Thank you to CHBC - Global Okanagan for taking the time to stop by bringing some attention to our event. We were also very humbled and appreciative for having Mayor Tom Dyas join us and officially declaring June Italian Heritage Month!

To the community of Kelowna, we were honoured that you supported and shared this important event with us.
​Grazie Mille!


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Co-Chair Maria Monna with one of our vehicles from the car display.

Every year on the 2nd of June, a wave of green, white, and red sweeps across Italy as the country bursts into vibrant celebrations for the Festa della Repubblica, or Republic Day. This national holiday commemorates one of the most significant moments in Italy’s history, marking the day in 1946 when Italians voted to end the monarchy and establish a republic. This day helps serve as a reminder of Italy’s journey from a time of dictatorship and war to a time of democracy and freedom.
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Lawrence Avenue was alive with Italian culture, music, food and entertainment.  Over 350 guests enjoyed an afternoon together celebrating the culture and history of Italy and the Italian Club of Kelowna.  
Mille Grazie to everyone who joined us and supported our event. - we were thrilled to see so many of you!

OKANAGAN MEDIA COVERAGE
Global News -  globalnews.ca/news/10540461/kelowna-canadian-italian-club-celebrates-festa-della-repubblica/
Castanet.net -www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/490455/Kelowna-Canadian-Italian-Club-s-celebrates-Festa-della-Repubblica-Sunday 
Capital News - www.kelownacapnews.com/local-news/viva-la-repubblica-celebrate-italys-republic-day-in-kelowna-7364928
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Opening Ceremonies

inside our clubhouse

LAWRENCE AVENUE FESTIVITIES

ITALIAN CAR SHOW & SHINE

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770 Lawrence Ave.
Phone: 250 762 0900

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The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club acknowledges that our clubhouse is situated on the beautiful unceded traditional territory of the Syilx/Okanagan people. Who, for thousands of years, have lived in harmony with nature and continue to this day to offer us so much culture and understanding.
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • About KCIC and Our History
    • President's Message
    • Vice President's Message
    • Executive and Directors
    • Membership
    • Volunteers
  • NEWS & ARTICLES
    • The Grapevine Newsletter
    • THE ITALIAN GARDENER
    • Kelowna's First Families
  • WHAT'S HAPPENING AT KCIC
    • 2025 Calendar
    • Club Happenings >
      • Giuseppe's Cafe
      • Trattoria Dinners
      • Bocce
      • LUNCH Open House
      • La Bella Tavola - Cooking Classes
      • KCIC Library
      • La Nostra Famiglia Italiana >
        • Order First Family Books!
        • CASORSO DOCUMENTARY
        • Upcoming NFI Events
        • Il Nostro Lascito Legacy Project
        • Past NFI Events >
          • NFI - ROOTS TO RESILIENCE
          • NFI - Follow That Bell!
          • NFI - Spaghetti
          • NFI - Bisnonno
          • NFI - L'Acqua
          • NFI - Terrazzo
          • NFI - Guerra
          • NFI - Lilia
          • Coming to Pier 21
          • Dalla Terra
          • Dialetti!
          • Sveva Caetani
          • Emilio Picariello
          • Between Neighbours
      • Ladies Night Out
      • Vendemmia Highlights 2024
      • Family Games Night
      • Ferragosto Family Picnic
      • Festa Della Repubblica
    • Our 55th Birthday!
  • More From Us
    • CONTACT US
    • Clubhouse Rentals
    • 50th ANNIVERSARY >
      • 50th Anniversary
      • Mercato
      • Dinner & Dance Gala
    • Miss Kelowna Cdn. Italian Club
    • Calendar Page
  • Take Out Dinners
  • Family Games Night