🇮🇹 Pasta, Pizzazz, and Puppets: Italian Family Festa!

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: History Park San Jose Location - 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA
Paratransit Drop-off: Japanese Friendship Garden Entrance (1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112)
RSVP by: July 22, 2026

Get ready to live your best "La Dolce Vita" life!
Breaking Boundaries is heading to the 44th Annual Italian Family Festa for a day of authentic food, live music, and cultural charm.

Whether you’re here for the marionette variety show, the grape stomp, or just the world-class gelato, there’s something for everyone to enjoy under the trees of History Park.

🕑 Schedule

• 11:30 AM: We’ll check in at the Japanese Friendship Garden entrance and stroll through “Cultural Village.”
• 12:00 PM: "The Vaudeville Follies" Marionette Show at the Teatro per Bambini stage.
• 1:00 PM: Mangia, mangia! Grab some authentic pasta or pizza from the local vendors and meetup at the shaded picnic area.

📝 Official Meetup ends with lunch, but the festival runs until 6:00 PM, so you can feel free to explore the festivities on your own!

♿️ Accessibility

• Terrain: History Park has paved paths, though some areas may have packed gravel or uneven historic surfaces.
• Mobility Shuttles: Two 5-seat golf carts will be shuttling people from the Kelley Park parking lot to the main entrance for those who need a lift.
• Restrooms: ADA-compliant restrooms are located within the park’s modern buildings and the Japanese Friendship Garden.
• Seating: Many performance areas are open-air; we will look for spots in the shade.

🚘 Parking & Transit

• Paratransit: Use 1300 Senter Rd for the Japanese Friendship Garden gate drop-off. It is the festival's suggested drop-off for easier access and less congestion.
• Paid Parking: Available at the Kelley Park Lot on Phelan Ave for approximately $10.
• Free Parking: Limited free parking is available in the County lots at 1870 & 1888 Senter Road (approx. a two-block distance).

✅️ What to Bring

• Sun protection (hats, sunscreen) as much of the park is outdoors.
• Money for food, wine tasting, or unique Italian crafts.
• Lightweight lawn chair or blanket, as public seating can fill up quickly.

⚠️ Liability Waiver
By joining and attending events, you agree that participation is voluntary and at your own risk. Breaking Boundaries is a peer-led social group and does not provide medical, personal care, or transportation services.

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🙏 Thank You to our Sponsor!
A huge thank you to Q-Bit Wellness for supporting Breaking Boundaries! Their commitment to community health and inclusion helps make events like this possible.