FF MM · CC BY-SA 4.0Fiesta Italiana en Paraguay
Music, dance, regional costumes and Italian food at Plaza Italia, with a charity-donation entry.
What it is
Every June the Italian community in Asunción celebrates Italy's Republic Day with an open-air day at Plaza Italia and the surrounding streets. It is a charity event organized by Italian-Paraguayan associations together with the embassy and the Municipality: entry is free, but visitors are asked to donate non-perishable food (at least one kilo) for children's foundations and homes. The 2019 programme, the third edition, included a popular Italian orchestra, a tenor and a soprano, Paraguayan singer-songwriters with Italian repertoire, the National Police band, performances by Italian schools, an art show titled Nostra Terra by artists of Italian descent and costumes from different regions, plus Italian food stalls. It is part of what is called Junio Italiano (Italian June).
What to see and do
- Live Italian music and Paraguayan artists
- Traditional costumes from different regions of Italy
- Art show by artists of Italian descent
- Charity entry with non-perishable food
Tips
Bring at least a kilo of non-perishable food for the charity entry.,It is outdoors: check the forecast, because June can be cool or rainy.,Confirm the date and programme on the embassy's and Italian associations' social media.
Dates may shift to the nearest weekend.
What to see
Asunción · Asunción (Distrito Capital)
Palacio de López (Palacio de Gobierno)
The palace Carlos Antonio López had built for his son, now the seat of the executive branch overlooking the bay.
Asunción · Asunción (Distrito Capital)
Panteón Nacional de los Héroes y Oratorio de la Virgen de la Asunción
The domed shrine where the great names of Paraguayan history rest, watched over by soldiers in full dress uniform.
Asunción · Asunción (Distrito Capital)
Plaza de los Héroes y calle Palma (centro histórico)
The main square and downtown's shopping street: handicrafts, a Saturday street fair and buildings that tell a century of stories.
Asunción · Asunción (Distrito Capital)
Museo Casa de la Independencia
The colonial house where Paraguay's independence was plotted on the night of May 14, 1811.
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TraditionAsunción y todo el país, VariosResearched and reviewed in September 2026 with 5 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.