HONOLULU (KHON2) — Chef Joshua Tuvera of Arancino Ristorante Italiano and Andrea Zannoni with Festa Italiana joined Wake Up 2Day with the details.

Festa Italiana, Hawaii’s premier Italian festival, is scheduled for March 21 and 22. The festivities will begin with the Passaporto Italiano VIP Experience on Friday, March 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Velocity Honolulu.

This exclusive, 21+ event offers attendees the chance to savor curated Italian dishes from Honolulu’s top chefs, complemented by a selection of Italian wines, beers and cocktails, all set amidst luxury Italian automobiles.

The celebration continues with the Festa Italiana in Strada Street Festival on Saturday, March 22, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Mother Waldron Park in the vibrant Kaka’ako District.

This free, family-friendly event features over 20 food vendors offering authentic Italian and Italian-inspired dishes, including pasta, pizza, porchetta sandwiches, cannoli, tiramisu and sausage & peppers.

Attendees can also enjoy Italian wines, beers and traditional spirits available for purchase, along with live entertainment and street performers.

For more details and ticket information, please visit Festa Italiana Hawaii.