Parco in Festa

A neighborhood festival that has become a coastal landmark

Parco in Festa is the signature summer event of the Parco Leonardo district, located in the municipality of Fiumicino (Metropolitan City of Rome, Lazio). What began as a simple neighborhood gathering has grown over the years to occupy the entire Parco del Perugino—the green space between Via Alessandro Botticelli and Via Piero della Francesca—for three full days. The event is entirely managed by the Parco Leonardo Neighborhood Committee, an association of volunteers who fund the festival through public fundraising and the support of the Fiumicino municipal government.

What to expect at Parco del Perugino

The format is that of a modern community festival: no tickets, themed areas spread throughout the park, and a central stage that keeps the energy high until late at night. Visitors can easily move from a ping-pong tournament to a creative workshop for kids, or from enjoying a craft beer to watching a live concert, all without ever leaving the park.

• Main Stage: concerts by local bands, dance performances, theater, and themed evenings.
• Sports Area: rugby, volleyball, ping pong, cycling, and tournaments open to residents, with final award ceremonies.
• Kids Zone: entertainment, games, face painting, storytelling, and inflatables during the early afternoon and evening.
• Street Food and Craft Beer: ramen, burgers, pizza, cocktails, and food stalls opening in the late afternoon.
• «Stelle nel Parco» Talk Area: interviews and meetings with artists, athletes, and local figures.

The Parco Leonardo Festival Show

Since 2025, the festival has hosted the Parco Leonardo Festival Show, a singing competition for local talent divided into Junior and Senior categories. Auditions take place in the weeks leading up to the event, and the grand finale traditionally closes the last day of the festival. Contestants perform on stage, judged by a technical jury, a radio-television press panel, and the votes of the audience. It has become one of the most anticipated highlights of the festival, drawing large crowds to the lawn in front of the stage.

A neighborhood telling its own story

Parco Leonardo is a young district, developed in the 2000s around the commercial hub and the local train station, halfway between Rome and the Fiumicino coast. Because of this, Parco in Festa holds a value that goes beyond mere entertainment: it is the moment when a newly formed community builds its own traditions. Sports associations, dance schools, local merchants, and families all collaborate to make the event a success, with each edition adding a new touch—from the "white night" theme to the Italian Air Force exhibitions, a direct nod to the area's airport-focused identity.

When to go and who it's for

The festival takes place during the first weekend of June, opening in the late afternoon and closing late at night. It is primarily designed for families, who can enjoy the children's area and sports tournaments early on, while the evening musical program attracts a younger crowd. Those arriving from Rome can combine their visit with a day on the Fiumicino coast or explore the nearby ruins of Ostia Antica.

Why it's worth an evening

It isn't a massive festival with international headliners, and that is precisely its strength: Parco in Festa is an authentic, free event built by residents for residents, where you can enjoy good food at a low price and watch curated performances without paying for entry. For those visiting Lazio in June, it is a great opportunity to see firsthand how a suburban Roman neighborhood by the sea lives and celebrates.