Travel Information

Festival Italiano is easily reached via any major artery in Connecticut via either the Merritt Parkway or the Connecticut Turnpike.

The Festival is held in Luciano Park at Charles and Franklin Streets. It is located directly at the end of the northbound off ramp at exit 17 of the Turnpike (I95).

There is free parking available near the festival. Two lots are provided for public parking, both reached from Saugatuck Avenue.

A third lot, reserved for Handicap Permits Only is available at the TD Banknorth office at Franklin and Charles Streets, adjacent to the festival site.
See the Site Map or the Site Layout for details.

Additional parking is provided throughout Westport. Free shuttle bus service to and from the festival is provided hourly from 6:00 PM to Midnight on the four nights the festival is open. Pickup/dropoff locations are:
      Jesup Green, on the Post Road in downtown Westport
      Saugatuck Elementary School, on Riverside Avenue
      Commuter Parking lot on the Sherwood Island Connector
The Stop at the festival is located at the corner of Franklin and Charles streets. Look for the signs identifying Festival Shuttle Stop.
See the Area Map for details.


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