What Is a Piazza? San Pedro Celebrates the Opening of Piazza Miramare
At the grand opening of Piazza Miramare, the Italian and Italian American community of San Pedro came together to celebrate the creation of a true Italian-style piazza—a central public square designed for gathering, connection, and everyday community life.
In Italian culture, a piazza is more than just a physical space. It is the heart of a neighborhood: a place where people meet, celebrate, share meals, attend festivals, and simply spend time together. With the largest Italian community in Los Angeles and Southern California, San Pedro now has a dedicated space that reflects this long-standing cultural tradition.
Years in the making, Piazza Miramare is intended to serve as a focal point for the local Italian community and a welcoming entryway for visitors arriving from cruise lines or exploring the waterfront. Community members see it as the beginning of a larger effort to showcase Italian culture, history, and hospitality to the broader Los Angeles region.
Councilmember Tim McOsker said that the piazza would function as a third space, similar to those in European cultures. "You need a place where you can just convene as a community."
With the harbor on one side and historic downtown San Pedro on the other, the piazza is set to be a stage for many festivities. There are plans for programming, arts, festivals, and food, with the annual street carnival set to take place in the new piazza.
"We look forward to welcome everybody here," said McOsker, who urged everyone to use the space, come down for brunch, walk through the piazza, and just enjoy a cup of coffee.
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In Italian culture, a piazza is more than just a physical space. It is the heart of a neighborhood: a place where people meet, celebrate, share meals, attend festivals, and simply spend time together. With the largest Italian community in Los Angeles and Southern California, San Pedro now has a dedicated space that reflects this long-standing cultural tradition.
Years in the making, Piazza Miramare is intended to serve as a focal point for the local Italian community and a welcoming entryway for visitors arriving from cruise lines or exploring the waterfront. Community members see it as the beginning of a larger effort to showcase Italian culture, history, and hospitality to the broader Los Angeles region.
Councilmember Tim McOsker said that the piazza would function as a third space, similar to those in European cultures. "You need a place where you can just convene as a community."
With the harbor on one side and historic downtown San Pedro on the other, the piazza is set to be a stage for many festivities. There are plans for programming, arts, festivals, and food, with the annual street carnival set to take place in the new piazza.
"We look forward to welcome everybody here," said McOsker, who urged everyone to use the space, come down for brunch, walk through the piazza, and just enjoy a cup of coffee.
#LACityResidents #CouncilDistrict15