Columbus Day Parade Tradition to Continue on October 9
June 6, 2017
One of Revere’s longest-standing traditions, the Columbus Day Parade, takes place again on Monday, October 9, 2017.
Held biannually rotating between Revere and East Boston, the Parade honors the region’s Italian-American cultural heritage.
Mayor Brian Arrigo is excited to announce that this year’s parade website is live at /parade/. The page includes information about parade registration, sponsorship, volunteering, fundraising events, and more.
Further information about road closures, festivities, and additional staging areas will be released closer to the event date.
Mayor Brian Arrigo will serve as Grand Marshall of this year’s parade. Albert “Buddy” Mangini of East Boston continues to serve as the Producer of the event. The Chairpersons of the Columbus Day Parade are Revere Veterans Services Director Marc Silvestri, Revere Chamber of Commerce President Michael Nicastro, and Linda DeMaio from Mayor Arrigo’s office.
A fundraiser for the parade will be held on Saturday, June 24 at Casa Luca – An Evening with Dennis Taylor, R&B Artist and DJ. The 21+ event will feature a Chinese buffet, entertainment, dancing, and a cash bar. Cost is $25 per person or $300 for a reserved table of 12. Call 781-286-8111 for more information. Tickets are limited, so act soon to secure your seat.
An additional fundraiser will be held in October; details will be announced closer to the event.
Businesses seeking to sponsor the event should review sponsorship options at /parade. Sponsorship levels range from $100 to $5,000+.
If you cannot attend the fundraiser and would like to make a donation to help fund the parade, please mail or bring checks to the Mayor’s Office, City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, MA; make checks payable to City of Revere/Columbus Day Parade.
Volunteers will also be needed to ensure the parade’s success; visit /parade for more details on how to volunteer.