Horsham's Italian Festival a major success

THOUSANDS of people thronged to Horsham's Piazza Italia '“ an Italian Festival held over two days, which proved to be an outstanding success.

By The Newsroom

Published 25th Mar 2008, 14:15 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 03:23 BST

The opening day was bathed in sunshine and people wrapped up against chill winds to take advantage of everything offered by this spectacular event.

The Italian produce market drew the crowds and other key attractions were free samples and offers from many of Horsham's restaurants and businesses over the two days.

A Scalextric Ferrari Challenge competition and the Kidz Stuff event team were also busy throughout both days.

There was a sense of real excitement as the hotly anticipated parade of 26 Ferraris and 20 Ducati motorbikes roared down North Street into East Street and Market Square where they could be viewed at very close quarters on Friday.

On Saturday, an equally exciting parade and display of De Tomasos, Maseratis, Alfa Romeos and Lamboghinis took centre stage.

Horsham North Street