When deciding on where exactly to place the Stars it made sense to choose the city of Toronto, Canada. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto has the largest population of Italians outside of Italy and is, therefore, the perfect city to host this celebration. We hope that its establishment will not only educate but also inspire those who visit it. And so, it is with great personal pride that I introduce the Italian Walk of Fame to you.

Stars of achievement will be presented to:

Giancarlo Giannini – Internationally Acclaimed Academy-Award Nominated Actor

Phil Esposito – Hockey Legend and Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee

Johnny Lombardi – Pioneer Broadcaster and Community Leader

Rudy Bratty – Real Estate Developer, Described as “The Man who Built Toronto”

Julian Fantino – Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police

Connie Francis – “America?s Sweetheart of Song” and International Best-Selling Artist

Stars will be placed permanently in the sidewalk in “Little Italy” and will be unveiled annually during a red carpet ceremony followed by a gala awards dinner.

Tickets for the Gala Awards dinner following the unveiling are available at www. italianwalkoffame.com