Jersey City Columbus Day Parade Events

Celebrating Italian Heritage in Jersey City

The Jersey City Columbus Day Parade is an annual event that honors the Italian heritage and culture of the local community. Join us as we come together to celebrate the contributions of Italian Americans and their rich traditions.

Parade Gala Dinner - Thursday - October 1, 2026 - 6:30 p.m. at

The Fiesta - 255 NJ 17 S, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075

Jersey City Flag Raising Ceremony

Location: Jersey City City Hall – 280 Grove Street
Date: TBA - Time: TBA

Hudson County Flag Raising Ceremony
Location: William J. Brennan Courthouse – 583 Newark Avenue
Date: TBA - Time: TBA

Parade

Kick off at Dickinson High School, 2 Palisade Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 - Time - 1:00 p.m.

Jersey City Columbus Day Parade 2025 Honorees

2025 JCCDP Honorees

Grand Marshals - Frank & Jeanne Cretella

Italian Woman - Sister Josephine Galasso, M.P.F.

Italian Man - Alberico De Pierro, Esq.

Medical Professional - Dr. Francis Rossi, D.P.M.

Italian Firefighter - Shawn Prince

Italian Law Enforcement Officer - Frank Scibetta

Italian Business - The Barge Inn

Italian Educator - Jennifer Warrington Galano

Honorary Italian Woman - Kristen Zadroga-Hart

Honorary Italian Man - Pat Dunne

Miss Columbus - Sofia Greco

Contact Us

Wanna be apart of the fun???

Everyone is Italian during October, so why not participate in our parade? Your organization can march with us, wave Italian flags and show your support of Italian culture and heritage.

Jersey City Columbus Day Parade

260 Jewett Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07304

(201) 783-3045 JCColumbusParade@gmail.com

Celebrating Italian American Heritage on Saturday, October 10, 2026

Jersey City Columbus Day Parade Events

Celebrating Italian Heritage in Jersey City

Jersey City Columbus Day Parade 2025 Honorees

2025 JCCDP Honorees

A Photo Gallery of past Columbus Parades

Come be a part of our fabulous parade!

Marching Contingents

Marching Contingent Form 2026

Contact Us

March with us on Parade Day!

Wanna be apart of the fun???

Jersey City Columbus Day Parade

Celebrating Italian American Heritage on Saturday, October 10, 2026

Jersey City Columbus Day Parade Events

Celebrating Italian Heritage in Jersey City

Jersey City Columbus Day Parade 2025 Honorees

2025 JCCDP Honorees

A Photo Gallery of past Columbus Parades

Come be a part of our fabulous parade!

Marching Contingents

Marching Contingent Form 2026

Contact Us

March with us on Parade Day!

Wanna be apart of the fun???

Jersey City Columbus Day Parade

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