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Experience Windsor’s Little Italy
Come to a community where the flair of Italian style, cuisine, culture and fashion meet in our charming neighbourhood on Erie Street.
The Buzz On Erie Street

Erie Street, Windsor, Ontario
🇮🇹 Little Italy on Erie Street! 📍Windsor, Ontario #viaitaliayqg #yqg #windsorslittleitaly

Prom season, wedding season, and every special occasion in between ✨
If you’re searching for the dress, Bella Bridal on Erie Street has options for bridal, prom, bridesmaids, evening wear, and more.
Shop local, explore Via Italia, and support one of the beautiful businesses right here in our district.
📍 Bella Bridal
816 Erie St. E, Windsor
@bellabridalwindsor
#ViaItaliaWindsor #ShopLocalWindsor #BellaBridal #PromSeason #WeddingSeason #WindsorOntario
18 hours ago
Last year’s Via Italia Talent Show winner has a message for this year’s performers: keep doing what you love and don’t be afraid to share it. ⭐
The Via Italia Talent Show is back as part of the Carrousel of the Nations Italian Village, and registration is officially open!
We’re looking for singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, performers, entertainers, and hidden talents of all kinds to take the stage on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM.
🏆 1st Place: $1,000
🥈 2nd Place: $500
🥉 3rd Place: $250
No entry fee to participate. Just bring your talent, your courage, and your love for what you do.
Ready to step into the spotlight?
To register, email: viaitaliatalentshow@gmail.com
#ViaItaliaWindsor #ViaItaliaYQG #ViaItaliaCommunity #CarrouselOfTheNations #YQGEvents
2 days ago
🚴🇮🇹 Tour di Via Italia returns to Erie Street! 🇮🇹🚴
Join us on Saturday, May 31, 2026 as Windsor’s Little Italy comes alive for a full day of bike racing, community energy, and Italian pride.
📍 Erie Street
⏰ Races from 10:00am–7:00pm
🚴 Pro Racing at 5:15pm
👧 Children’s Fun Bike Event at 2:00pm
A Windsor tradition since 1958, proudly powered by UNIFOR 444.
Bring the family, cheer on the cyclists, and enjoy the excitement of one of Via Italia’s most beloved events.
#ViaItaliaWindsor #TourDiViaItalia #WindsorsLittleItaly #ErieStreet #WindsorEssex
6 days ago
Registration is now open for Miss Via Italia 2026 👑✨
Take a look back at the beauty, confidence, and celebration of last year’s pageant, and imagine yourself stepping into the spotlight this year.
Apply today @missviaitalia
#MissViaItalia #ViaItaliaWindsor #ViaItaliaYQG #PageantLife #WindsorEssex
2 weeks ago

⭐ VIA ITALIA TALENT SHOW – REGISTRATION IS OPEN! ⭐
The Via Italia Talent Show is back as part of the Carrousel of the Nations Italian Village — and we’re looking for performers of all ages and talents to take the stage!
Join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM in Via Italia Park for an afternoon of show-stopping performances, community spirit, and amazing prizes:
🥇 1st Place: $1,000
🥈 2nd Place: $500
🥉 3rd Place: $250
🎉 No entry fee to participate!
Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, performers, and entertainers of all kinds are welcome.
Ready to step into the spotlight?
To register, email: viaitaliatalentshow@gmail.com
#ViaItaliaWindsor #ViaItaliaYQG #ViaItaliaCommunity #CarrouselOfTheNations #TalentShow
3 weeks ago
La Festa Di San Giuseppe returns to Via Italia 🇮🇹
St. Angela Merici Church, a cornerstone of our street and Italian community, will host the 49th annual St. Joseph Festival on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Join us for a day of faith, tradition, procession, food, music, and community.
📍 St. Angela Merici Hall
📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
🎶 Entertainment by Gino’s Market Band
🎟️ Free admission | Donations welcome
A beautiful tradition in the heart of Via Italia. ❤️🤍💚
#ViaItaliaWindsor #ViaItaliaBIA #StAngelaMerici #StJosephFestival #LaFestaDiSanGiuseppe
1 month ago
A Via Italia tradition since the 1950s. 🇮🇹🚴
Hear from Pietro, Nick, and Pak as they reflect on the history, energy, and community spirit behind Tour Di Via Italia.
Join us on Erie Street on May 31st for this long-standing tradition.
#TourDiViaItalia #ViaItalia #ErieStreet #WindsorOntario #ViaItaliaBIA
1 month ago


🏆 Via Italia continues to shine at this year’s TWEPI “Best Of” Awards!
Erie Street is home to so many incredible businesses, and it’s always amazing to see our community recognized across Windsor-Essex.
✨ Congratulations to this year’s winners:
Spago — Best Pasta House (11 Years in a Row!)
WindsorEats — Best Tour Experience
Carrousel of the Nations — Best Festival, Event or Parade
👏 And a big shoutout to our finalists:
TOAST — Best Brunch Spot
Nico Taverna — Best Pasta House
To all of our Via Italia businesses — thank you for everything you bring to this street. Your passion, hard work, and community spirit are what make Erie Street so special ❤️🇮🇹
@spagocanada.team
@windsoreats
@carrouselmcc
@toastrestaurant519
@nicowalkerville
@twepi
1 month ago

This Earth Day, BIAs across the city are joining forces to give our neighbourhoods a little extra care. Together, we're helping keep the places you love to shop, dine, and explore clean for everyone who calls our city home, and everyone who visits. Small actions, big community impact.
#EarthDay2026 #ViaItaliaWindsor #WindsorOntario #JoiningForces
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