Italian Civic League to celebrate with Parade and Luncheon
2nd Annual Rochester Parade ready to go this weekend
Rochester NY - May 21st, 2008
In 2007 the Italian Community in Rochester celebrated our first Columbus Day parade. This year the Italian Civic League will again host the parade in downtown Rochester, in addition to our traditional Columbus Day Luncheon. Please join 2008 Parade Grand Marshal Andrew Meloni, former Monroe County Sheriff, as he leads the parade this year in celebrating our community.
- Columbus Day Parade Saturday, October 11th, 2008 at 11:30am
- Columbus Day Luncheon Monday, October 13th, 2008 at 11:15am
We are looking for groups to participate in the parade, sponsors, spectators, and children of all ages to fill Main Street Rochester for this great community event. Also, we will be honoring people in the Italian community at both the luncheon and the parade. You are welcome to submit nominations for all recognition categories. Use the Contact Us form to send in your suggestions.
Columbus Day celebrations are only a part of the many events planned during the month of October. October is Italian Heritage Month. For more information on upcoming events, visit our website www.italiancivicleague.org.
Download an application for participation in the 2008 Columbus Day Parade, or information on the various sponsorship opportunities available. The most up-to-date information about the parade will be listed here at www.ColumbusDayRochester.org so check back often. Thank you for your continued support of community events and the Italian Community.
-- Italian Civic League -- The Columbus Day Parade Committee
2008 Parade Honorees Announced
Former Sheriff Andrew Meloni to lead downtown parade
Rochester NY - October 7th, 2008
GRAND MARSHAL
Andrew P. Meloni
Former Monroe County Sheriff
HONORARY CO-MARSHALS
Robert J. Duffy
Mayor, City of Rochester
Maggie Brooks
Monroe County Executive
VICE MARSHALS
Cheryl Dinolfo
Monroe County Clerk
Patrick M. O'Flynn
Monroe County Sheriff
Michael C. Green
District Attorney
Charles Reaves
Commissioner, City Parks & Recreation
HONOREES
Frank X. Allkofer
Councilman, Town of Gates
Hon. John C. Ninfo II
Chief Bankruptcy Judge, Western NY District
Police Chief, City of Rochester
James S. Alesi
State Senator, 55th District
SPECIAL GUEST
Mario Daniele
Honorary Vice Consul of Italy in NY
PARADE JUDGES
Hon. Francis A. Affronti
Mark Assini
Rosalba Pisaturo
FAQ - Columbus Day Parade - Rochester, NY
When will the parade take place?Saturday, October 11th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Where will the parade take place?
Main Street, Downtown Rochester - Starting at Liberty Pole Way and ending at Plymouth Avenue. View map.
Who do I contact for additional information?
Contact the Columbus Day Parade Committee's co-chairmen Quintino DiCesare 585-247-6601 and Louis DeCarolis 585-734-7166.
Can my group or organization march in the parade?
Absolutely. You can participate as either a participant (download application) or as a sponsor (download application).
