The 42nd Annual Bronx Columbus Day Parade, an event that is part of the fabric of borough civic life, is coming up soon. The parade, which is a celebration of community pride and Italian-American heritage, is scheduled to step off at noon on Sunday, October 6, the day before Columbus Day, on Morris Park Avenue at White Plains Road and march to a reviewing stand at Williamsbridge Road.

The parade committee in coordination with the Morris Park Community Association, has chosen the Christopher Mastromano, Jacobi Medical Center executive director and CEO, as the parade grand marshal, said Chris Alessandro, the parade’s coordinator. As is the case each year, the honorary grand marshal for the parade will be and educator: Carl Vinci, NYC Department of Education director of student services, said Alessandro.