The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club held a big celebration today at its clubhouse on Lawrence Avenue.
The road was shut down from Richter Street to the clubhouse at 770 Lawrence Avenue to make room for tents, games and an Italian feast.
“We have Festa Della Repubblica going on this is a festival celebrated in Italy to commemorate Italy Day, kind of like what we do for Canada Day,” said Rosann Nanci, president of the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club.“It represents the day that the Italians voted for the republic after the Second World War and it represents their freedom and an opportunity to create a new nation.”“The Italians have been here for 140 years one of the original pioneers to the city.
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