The Ottawa Italian Festival weekend sees a full closure of Preston Street from Carling to Somerset, limiting access to parking lots and street parking in Little Italy. Please plan your trip to the Ottawa Italian Festival accordingly!
Available Public Parking Lots
410 Rochester Street - Preston Square
75 Beech Street - Pay and Display Parking Lot
Street Parking
Parking restrictions are in place to ensure the safety of the event and allow emergency services to access the community if needed. Please be considerate and follow all posted signage. Standard regulations—such as not blocking driveways or fire hydrants—remain in effect at all locations and times, even if not explicitly posted.
No Stopping Tow Away Zone, Friday to Monday Morning (June 6-8)
- Preston Street – both sides – Somerset Street West to Carling Avenue
- Gladstone Avenue – both sides – Preston Street to Rochester Street
- Aberdeen Street – both sides – Preston Street to Rochester Street
- Norman Street – both sides – Preston Street to Rochester Street
- Pamilla Street – both sides – Preston Street to Rochester Street
- Adeline Street – both sides – Preston Street to Rochester Street
- Norfolk Avenue – west side – Adeline Street to Carling Avenue
- Poplar Street – south side – Preston Street to Rochester Street *
- Anderson Street – south side – Preston Street to Rochester Street *
- Eccles Street – south side – Preston Street to Rochester Street *
- Balsam Street – north side – Preston Street to Rochester Street *
- Willow Street – south side – Preston Street to Rochester Street *
* Both sides of these streets 30-40m west of Preston Street are posted No Stopping Tow Away to allow vehicle turnarounds. Vehicles parked within these areas will be ticketed and towed, regardless of side of street.
No Stopping Tow Away Zone (Saturday Only)
- Rochester Street from Carling Avenue and Norman Street
No Stopping Tow Away Zone – Permit Holders Exempt, Friday to Monday Morning (June 6-8)
- Louisa Street West – both sides – between Preston Street and end
- St. Anthony Street – both sides – between Preston Street and end
- Balsam Street – both sides – between Preston Street and end
- Larch Street – both sides – between Preston Street and end
- Laurel Street E – both sides – between Preston Street and end
- Oak Street – both sides – between Preston Street and end
- Norman Street – both sides – between Preston Street and end
- Pamilla Street – both sides – between Preston Street and End
- George Street West – both Sides – between Preston Street and end
- Young Street East – both sides – between Preston Street and end
- Sidney St – both sides – between Preston Street and end
- Aberdeen Street – both Sides – between Preston Street and end
- Adeline St – both sides – between Preston Street and end
