Columbus Day festivities in Revere were a big hit from the moment the pre-holiday breakfast started Sunday at the Revere High cafeteria to the time the final marcher completed the parade route Monday afternoon. Mayor Dan Rizzo and the parade and breakfast committees gave this city a celebration to remember honoring Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, the man who discovered America.

The breakfast was an enjoyable affair catered by none other than Lenny DeMaino and staff at his outstanding Italian restaurant. The best part was the speaking program led by Mayor Rizzo and emceed by well-known disc jockey Stevie Ray. Mayor Dan Rizzo, Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo, State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, and Police Chief Joseph Cafarelli included some good-natured barbs in their remarks to the large gathering.

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Source: http://www.reverejournal.com/