Little Italy in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

2006 Torino Winter Olympic Opening Celebration

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 5, 2025

1. 2006 Torino Winter Olympic Opening Celebration Marker

Inscription. San Diego’s Little Italy was the only Little Italy in the United States to honor the XX Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony held in Turin, Italy, on February 10, 2006. The Little Italy Association, New City America, Inc., and San Diego NBC 7/39 worked for several months to create an unforgettable event that was an appropriate tribute to the Olympic Opening Ceremony. Over 20,000 people from all over San Diego came to enjoy an evening of food and culture, in addition to a snow-filled feature for the children, young and old. Beautifully-colored flags from each participating country adorned the streets of Little Italy and the night skies were lit up with vibrant images of the Opening Ceremony displayed on large monitors.

Special thanks to Little Italy Association Board, the staff of New City America, Inc., Phyllis Schwartz of San Diego NBC 7/39, NeoVision, Cox Communications, Mayor Jerry Sanders & staff, City of Diego - Office of Special Events, San Diego Police Department, US Olympic Shops, Lennar, Frank Sciarrino Marble, Granite & Tile, Inc., European Natural Stone Company, Coca-Cola, San Diego Gulls, San Diego National Bank, Peroni, AT&T, Our Lady of the Rosary, T.A.D.D., San Diego State University, Busalacchi Restaurants, Zolezzi Enterprises, and the businesses & residents of Little Italy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed

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in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is February 10, 2006.

Location. 32° 43.409′ N, 117° 10.099′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Little Italy. It can be reached from India Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1731-35 India Street, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 2006 FIFA World Soccer Cup Celebration (here, next to this marker); Little Italy Landmark Sign (here, next to this marker); Frankie Laine (a few steps from this marker); Madeleine & Vincent DePhilippis (within shouting distance of this marker); Piazza della Famiglia (within shouting distance of this marker); Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rose & Salvatore “Sal” Cresci (about 400 feet away); Pietro & Cristina Busalacchi (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

More about this marker. Marker is located on one of two pillars next to an arched sign spanning India Street and welcoming visitors to Little Italy.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 5, 2025

2. 2006 Torino Winter Olympic Opening Celebration Marker

2006 Torino Winter Olympic Opening Celebration image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 5, 2025

3. 2006 Torino Winter Olympic Opening Celebration

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.