Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 1:00 pm
Jersey City Columbus Day Parade 2026 Honorees
2026 Honorees
Grand Marshals - John Sernio of Sernio's Autobody
Italian Woman - Terri Gallo-Gauch
Italian Man - Nicholas Marinelli
Italian Firefighter - David Budinick
Italian Law Enforcement Officer - Giovanni Bove
Italian Business - Ercolano's Salumeria
Italian Educator - Joseph Apruzzese
Honorary Italian Woman - Catherine Healy Tiscornia
Honorary Italian Man - Joseph Olszewski (JCPD)
Miss Columbus - Gabriella Skop
Navigator Award - Richard Freda
Come be a part of our fabulous parade!
Marching Contingents
Want to march in the parade on Saturday, October 10, 2026? Click below to download our marching contingent registration form.