Italian Festival Parade

05/15/2026

🚨 Gearing up for the 2026 Columbus Italian Festival Parade! 🇮🇹🎺🚗

Join us on Sunday, October 11 as Italian Village comes alive with marching bands, community groups, classic cars, mascots, performers, and thousands of smiling faces celebrating Italian heritage in the heart of Columbus.

The Columbus Italian Festival Parade is one of the most beloved traditions of festival weekend — and we’re already preparing for an unforgettable day in 2026.

Want to march, perform, sponsor, or participate? The Columbus Piave Club would love to have you involved.

www.columbusitalianfestival.com/parade

🎶 Parade Lineup Begins: 12 PM
🎉 Step-Off: 1 PM
🏆 Marching Band Competition follows under the Main Tent

All roads lead to Rome… and this October, they lead to Italian Village. 🇮🇹

05/07/2026

🇮🇹🎺 The streets of Italian Village come alive on Sunday, October 11th for one of our most cherished traditions — the Columbus Italian Festival Parade !

Join us as marching bands, community groups, cultural organizations, and proud Italian-American families fill the streets with music, color, and celebration. From the energy of the bands to the pride of our heritage, this is a moment you won’t want to miss.

📍 Parade kicks off at 1:00 PM at Goodale Park
🎉 Ends at the festival grounds on the steps of Saint John the Baptist Church
🥁 Followed by our High School Marching Band Competition under the main tent — where the music keeps going and the competition heats up!

🍝 Stay for the food, music, and festivities all day long!

Bring your family, grab your spot along the route, and celebrate with us — because all roads lead to Rome this October.

Want to join us in the parade this year? Click here - https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/parade/

Roots in Italy. Hearts in Columbus. 🇮🇹❤️

04/30/2026

Don't miss the Italian Festival Parade on Sunday October 11th 2026

columbusitalianfestival.com/parade

04/26/2026

Ever wondered how to make delicious homemade limoncello?

Learn on Tuesday May 5th, with the Columbus Piave Club!

https://www.columbuspiaveclub.com/shop/p/limoncello

🍋 Learn to Make Limoncello with the Columbus Piave Club! 🍋

📅 Tuesday, May 5
🕡 6:30 PM

Bring a 750ml bottle of high-proof vodka — we’ll take care of the rest!

✔️ Step-by-step instruction
✔️ Take-home limoncello
✔️ Dinner included

💲 $35 — Prepay Only Event
📲 RSVP by May 1 to secure your spot!

Spots are limited… and trust us, you don’t want to miss this one 🇮🇹

www.columbuspiaveclub.com/shop/p/limoncello

04/14/2026

Heritage is more than where we come from. It is the stories, traditions, and family ties that still live on today 🤍✨🇮🇹
Join us for Connect Your Past, Live Your Heritage at St. John the Baptist.
You do not need a plane ticket to embrace your heritage ✈️🤍 Come expand your research into genuine, vibrant connections with people who share your roots.

Sunday, April 19, 2026 📅
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM ⏰
Marrapese Hall in the Italian Culture Center at St. John the Baptist ⛪
This is your chance to share your story 📖, build connections 🤝, and uncover hidden history 🕊️. Swap photos 📸, local traditions, and family tales with others who have deep roots in your ancestral towns. Expand your family circle and create a direct connection to your ancestors’ culture and history 🇮🇹✨ Collaborate to uncover missing family pieces and bring your ancestral story to life.
It is time to transform your family tree into a powerful network 🌿 Start a conversation, find your relatives, and feel the powerful sense of belonging 🤍

For more information, contact:
Tina Solazzo: [email protected]
Ida Tiberi-Shook: [email protected]
Tania Tiberi-Wade: [email protected]
Rich Leto: [email protected]

Hope to see you on Sunday, April 19th! ✨

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04/13/2026

Carfagna's is a Central Ohio staple!

Sponsor Spotlight: Carfagna’s Market & Ristorante 🇮🇹

We’re proud to shine a Sponsor Spotlight on a true cornerstone of Italian culture in Central Ohio — Carfagna's Market & Ristorante!

From fresh-made pasta and house-crafted sauces to authentic Italian meats, cheeses, and desserts, Carfagna’s has been serving up tradition, quality, and flavor for generations. Whether you’re shopping the market or sitting down for an incredible meal in the ristorante, you’re experiencing a true taste of Italy right here in Columbus.

Their commitment to family, food, and community perfectly aligns with what the Columbus Italian Festival is all about — bringing people together to celebrate our heritage, culture, and cuisine.

We’re grateful for Carfagna’s continued support of the festival and their dedication to keeping Italian traditions alive in our city.

🍝 Be sure to stop by, grab a bite, and support a local favorite that supports us!

Roots in Italy. Hearts in Columbus. 🇮🇹❤️

Carfagna's

04/10/2026

🚨 New Parade T-Shirts Are Here! 🚨

Fresh, official Columbus Italian Festival Parade t-shirts are now on sale! 🇮🇹👕

Get yours and show off your Italian pride as we get ready to take over Italian Village. Whether you’re marching in the parade or cheering from the sidelines, this is the shirt you’ll want to be wearing on parade day.

🛍️ Grab yours now while they last!

📅 Columbus Italian Festival Parade
🗓️ Sunday, October 11, 2026

Roots in Italy. Hearts in Columbus. ❤️🇮🇹

The 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now! • 100% cotton • Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester • Ash Grey is 9

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Italian Festival Parade! 🇮🇹✨

As we wrap up another amazing year, we want to wish all of our marchers, volunteers, bands, sponsors, families, and friends a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season!

From the first drumbeat to the final float, you are the heart of this parade. Thank you for bringing the energy, the smiles, and the Italian pride that make this event such a treasured Columbus tradition.

Whether you marched, cheered from the sidewalks, helped behind the scenes, or supported us all year long — grazie di cuore. ❤️💚

Enjoy the season, hug your loved ones, eat too many cookies, and we’ll see you on the streets of Italian Village in 2026!

Buon Natale! 🎅🎁🇮🇹