True to their Italian roots, North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf will be the site of the 147th Italian Heritage Parade, starting at 12:30pm this Sunday, October 11th. This year's parade will feature 93 units of bands, marchers, vehicles, floats, dancers, equestrians, and more—the largest number of entries ever.

The parade route starts at The Embarcadero and Jefferson Street and continues west on Jefferson, south on Leavenworth Street to Columbus Avenue and south on Columbus past Washington Square Park, then back up Stockton Street. Many North Beach cafes are selling prime seating along the route.

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Source: http://hoodline.com/