Italian Festival Parade
& High School Marching Band Competition
Sunday, October 8th, 2023 @ 1:00 p.m.
2023 Grand Marshals
Dino & Sam Carfagna
Parade & Competition
Master of Ceremonies
Dino Tripodis of SUNNY 95
Strike up the Band for the 15th Annual Columbus Italian Parade!
Please join us and celebrate on Sunday, October 8th at 1:00 p.m. as the parade weaves through Victorian Village, Short North, and Italian Village.
Celebrate Columbus. Celebrate Italian. Celebrate Columbus Italian pride by marching or watching the family friendly Columbus Italian Parade & High School Marching Bands Competition! The parade that makes even Mona Lisa smile!
2022 Champions!
1st Place – Johnathan Alder HS
2nd Place – East High
Best Percussion – Johnathan Alder HS
PARADE ROUTE
From Line-up on Dennison Avenue, East on Buttles Ave, North on High Street, to East on Warren Ave to end at 4th Street.
LINE-UP INFORMATION
Line-up: 12:00 p.m. Dennison between Poplar & Buttles (Use 660 Neil Ave Columbus, OH 43215 for mapping to line-up)
REGISTRATION
All entries must submit a registration form. Click to fill in application online.
ENTRY FEES
There is no entry fee for non-political entries. $100 fee for Politicians and Political Issues.
INFORMATION & CONTACT
For more information and a parade blog: www.Facebook.com/ColumbusItalianParade
Deb Roberts Executive Parade Coordinator phone: 614-228-1868 email: mzdoodah@gmail.com
John Contino Parade Chairman phone: 614-214-8473 email: jcontino@insight.rr.com
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS