ITALIAN FESTIVAL
April 24, 25, 26, 2026
The Italian Festival Celebrates 53 Years
The Italian Festival is excited to announce that plans are underway to have our 2026 Festival! We will be celebrating 53 years of festival fun on April 24, 25 and 26. The Italian Festival is always held the last full weekend in April and is located on Highway 51 next to the City Hall in Tickfaw, Louisiana. Come enjoy the delicious Italian food, live music and carnival rides in downtown Tickfaw!
2026 Italian Festival Ball
Experience la dolce vita, “the sweet life,” at this year’s 2026 Italian Festival Ball! Enjoy an elegant evening of fine dining, dancing, and Italian charm as we celebrate the beauty, flavor, and joy of being Italian.
January 24, 2026
Our Lady of Pompeii Hall
14450 LA-442, Tickfaw, LA 70466
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Entertainment by Brad Sapia Band
Catered By Bantaa’s
Cocktail Attire
Your support helps us continue celebrating and preserving Italian culture and traditions in our community, we truly appreciate it!
2025-2026 Italian Festival Royalty
To meet all of our Reigning Royals, visit our Reigning Royalty page.
Lily DiBenedetto
Italian Festival Miss Queen
Carlos and Kim Notariano
Italian Festival King and Spaghetti Queen
Veda Abene
Grand Marshal
2025-2026
Reigning Royalty
The Italian Festival is excited to announce their 2026 Royalty who will reign over the 53rd Anniversary Festival. The royalty was selected on Saturday, May 24 at the annual pageant.
Front Row: Lakelynn Wright, Tiny Queen; Joanna Oliphant, Little Queen; Raelyn Wright, Toddler Queen; Amelia Prima, Petite Queen
Back Row: Victoria Bender, Princess; Kailyn DeMarco, Teen Queen; Robert Fugarino, Chairman; Carlos Notariano, King; Lily DiBenedetto, Miss Queen; Kim Notariano, Spaghetti Queen; Veda Abene, Grand Marshal; Bayley Thompson, Junior Queen; Mila Fonseca, Deb Queen
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