La Strada began in 2006 and was originally a student-lead gallery of Project Based Learning at the Copia. Although La Strada was a success, there was a brief cancellation in 2009 due to financial issues, and the festival was relocated in 2010 to the New Tech campus.
La Strada was launched in 2006 under the auspices of Project Based Learning at Copia, showcasing student-led creativity. However, due to financial constraints in 2009, the event experienced a brief hiatus before being repositioned to the New Tech campus in 2010.