Indianapolis' Italian Street Festival is full of food, folks and fun

Caydence Davis, 10, of Indianapolis, digs into a meatball on a stick at the festival. The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

Craig Wenzl, known at the festival as Captain Canolli, makes his way through the crowd selling the traditional Italian desert. The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

Festival goers find a spot to rest and eat on the steps of the church at the corner of East and Stevens streets. The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

The School of Rock Fisher's House Band performs on the main stage. The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

Hanna Worpell, 16, of McCordsville, performs an Aerosmith song on stage with The School of Rock Fisher's House Band. The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

A variety of reactions can be seen on the faces of the riders daring to ride one of the faster carnival rides. The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

Carnival games give festival goers of all ages a chance at a prize. The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

Everett Peters, 6, of Indianapolis, takes a ride on a motorcycle at the carnival. The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

Janet Petrisin, left, and Jim Cahall, both of Indianapolis, get their evening started with a glass of wine at the Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. Get more galleries like this with an unlimited subscription to IndyStar.com.

The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

Eric Slaughter spreads a layer of butter across a tray full of breadsticks. The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

Even the neighbors adjacent to the festival get into the spirit of the weekend. The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.

The Italian Street Festival of Indianapolis kicked off Friday, June 14, 2019. The event, hosted by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, featured a variety of Italian foods, carnival rides and live music.