A few snapshots from today’s 6th Annual Butterfly Festival on Erie Street. 🦋🌿 From caterpillars and butterfly education to local vendors, family fun and the always-special butterfly releases, it was a beautiful day in the Community Heritage Garden. Thank you to the Monarch Butterfly Enthusiasts of Windsor, Essex & Chatham-Kent County, our sponsors, vendors, volunteers and everyone who joined us — including Mayor @drewdilkens! #ViaItalia #ErieStreet #ButterflyFestival #WindsorOntario #YQG WindsorEssex

🦋 A beautiful day on Erie Street for the 6th Annual Butterfly Festival! The Community Heritage Garden came alive today with butterflies, caterpillars, educational displays, local vendors and, of course, the always-magical butterfly releases. 🌿✨ We loved seeing so many families come out to learn, explore and celebrate the monarchs with us, and were happy to welcome Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens to the festival as well! A huge thank you to the Monarch Butterfly Enthusiasts of Windsor, Essex & Chatham-Kent County for putting on another wonderful event, along with all of our sponsors, vendors, volunteers and community partners who helped make the day possible. 🦋 Thank you to everyone who joined us on Erie Street. Until next year! 🇮🇹🌿 @drewdilkens #ViaItalia #ErieStreet #ButterflyFestival #WindsorOntario #YQG

🦋 The Butterfly Festival is returning to Via Italia! 🌸 Join the Monarch Butterfly Enthusiasts of Windsor, Essex & Chatham-Kent County for their 6th Annual Butterfly Festival at the Via Italia Heritage Garden. 📅 Sunday, August 23 ⏰ 12:00–4:00 PM 📍 Via Italia Heritage Garden — Erie St. E., between Langlois & Marion Bring the family and spend the afternoon learning about monarch butterflies, pollinator gardens, and how you can help attract butterflies to your own backyard. 🌿 🦋 Home-raised Monarch butterfly releases will take place from 12:30–2:30 PM, plus you’ll have a chance to explore the Monarch life cycle and learn more about these incredible pollinators. Come enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon in the heart of Via Italia! 🇮🇹🌼 For more information, contact Leo at 519-977-3639. #ViaItalia #ViaItaliaWindsor #WindsorOntario #YQG #ButterflyFestival MonarchButterfly Monarchs PollinatorGarden ErieStreet WindsorEvents YQGEvents LittleItalyWindsor FamilyFun

Some Erie Street stories have a way of coming full circle. ❤️🇮🇹 Gina first started working at Italia Bakery when she was just 11 years old. Since then, she’s built a legacy of her own with Gina’s Cafe, and now, she’s beginning a new chapter as the owner of Italia Bakery. For Gina, it’s about more than taking over a business. It’s about carrying forward a place that has been part of Erie Street for generations and keeping that legacy alive. 🥖 Soft opening: Friday, August 7 🇮🇹 Open throughout the St. Angela Festival this weekend 🎉 Grand Opening: September 1 Stop by this weekend, say hello to Gina, and celebrate a new chapter for an Erie Street tradition. ❤️ #ViaItalia #ErieStreet #ItaliaBakery #WindsorOntario #YQG

👑 PAGEANT GIVEAWAY! 👑 Miss Universe Canada is coming to Windsor, and we’re giving TWO lucky winners the chance to experience the FINALS! 💃✨ 🏆 GRAND PRIZE 🎟 TWO tickets to the Miss Universe Canada Finals on Saturday, August 8 💳 PLUS a $100 gift card to the Erie Street business of your choice! ✨ FIRST RUNNER-UP 🎟 TWO tickets to the Miss Universe Canada Finals 💳 PLUS a $50 gift card to the Erie Street business of your choice! Here’s how to enter: 1️⃣ Like this post 2️⃣ Tag a friend you’d bring 3️⃣ Share this post to your story and tag us @viaitaliayqg 4️⃣ Comment your favourite Erie Street business below! 🎉 Winners will be announced Friday afternoon! Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Miss Universe Canada right here in Windsor! ❤️ Follow @missuniversecanada for all the pageant updates and cheer on our very own @sophia_sladic ! ✨ #ViaItaliaYQG #MissUniverseCanada #PageantGiveaway #WindsorEvents #YQG ErieStreet

🇮🇹 Celebrate 40 years of tradition, community and Italian culture! The St. Angela Merici 40th Annual Festival returns on August 8 & 9, 2026, with two days of food, music, family activities and community celebration. ✨ Italian food 🎶 Live musical entertainment ⚽ 3-on-3 street soccer tournament 🛍️ Vendors and silent auction 🕯️ Anniversary Mass and candlelight procession 🎟️ Raffle and more! 📍 St. Angela Merici Parish 980 Louis Avenue, Windsor Join our neighbours at St. Angela Merici for this special milestone celebration in the heart of our community. See the poster for the full weekend schedule! #ViaItaliaWindsor #StAngelaMerici #WindsorEvents #YQGEvents #LittleItalyWindsor ItalianCulture CommunityFestival WindsorOntario

Mark your calendars! There’s more to experience in Via Italia this summer and fall 🇮🇹✨ Join us for three community celebrations along Erie Street: 🗓️ August 8–9 — St. Angela Merici Festival 🦋 August 23 — Heritage Garden Butterfly Festival ☕ September 20 — Open Streets: East End Edition Save the dates, bring your friends and enjoy the food, culture and community spirit of Windsor’s Little Italy. #ViaItalia #WindsorLittleItaly #ErieStreet #YQGEvents #WindsorOntario

Happy Canada Day from the Via Italia BIA! 🇨🇦 Wishing our community a beautiful July 1 filled with celebration, connection, and summer joy. From all of us in Windsor’s Little Italy, have a safe and wonderful Canada Day ❤️

A little look back at Carrousel of the Nations Italian Village 🇮🇹✨ From live music and dancing to food, community moments, cultural celebrations, and so many familiar faces...thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us in Via Italia. Grazie mille to our performers, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who helped bring this weekend to life. ❤️🤍💚 Swipe through for a few photo highlights from June 19, 20 & 21. @carrouselmcc @missviaitalia #ViaItaliaWindsor #ViaItaliaBIA #CarrouselOfTheNations #ItalianVillage #WindsorOntario