JUNE 2026: ITALIAN DAY
Each June, Commercial Drive shuts down to traffic and opens up as a 14-block celebration of Vancouver's Little Italy — Italian Day on The Drive. VanSPC members spent the afternoon working those same crowded blocks, each photographer coming away with something different. The variety on display here, in framing, subject, and mood, is part of what makes a group outing like this interesting: one event, dozens of ways of seeing it.
Browse the gallery below to see how our photographers interpreted the festival through their own lenses — from close-up portraits of festival-goers to wider shots capturing the bustling atmosphere of the day. Each image offers a glimpse into the vibrant community spirit that makes Italian Day such a special event, and showcases the diverse styles and storytelling approaches within our collective.
Photo by Mitesh Shah
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