Sunday, October 9, 1pm, beginning on Dennison Ave. near Goodale Park

Local Italian-American businessman and Columbus Chamber Small Business Leader Award Recipient, Mike Rosati, has, for decades, made a large impact with his commitment to local community events and charities such as The Buckeye Ranch, Nurturing the Nursing Profession, The Justice League of Ohio, Charitable Pharmacy, and Ohio Cancer Research Associates. As well, Mr. Rosati’s business, Rosati Windows, has been a Columbus Italian Festival Signature Sponsor for well over ten years.

The Columbus Piave Club feels that Mike Rosati was specifically instrumental in helping to launch the Columbus Day Italian Parade and High School Marching Bands Competition ten years ago with his generous and continuous support and that he deserves the title of “2016 Parade Grand Marshal”! Congratulations, Mr. Rosati! And, thank you for your years of support!

The parade will weave 1.2 miles through Victorian Village, the Short North, and Italian Village.

Celebrate Columbus and Italian Heritage pride by marching or watching the family-friendly Columbus Day Italian Parade and High School Marching Bands Competition!

This parade will be so entertaining that it’ll put a smile on the Mona Lisa!

Line-up will begin at 11am on Dennison Ave. near Goodale Park.

Route: east on Buttles Ave. to High St.; north on High St. to Warren Ave.; east on Warren Ave. to N. Fourth St.