The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee will celebrate Thirty-five years of Italian heritage and culture at this years Ocean County Columbus Day Parade which will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026 on the Boulevard in Seaside Heights at 1:00 PM. "The Parade has become one of the most ethnic in the State and is the highlight of the three-day Italian Festival which features entertainment direct from Italy," stated Parade Chairman Michael Blandina.
"We work hard each year to make the Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival better than the year before. This years Parade and Italian Festival will hopefully meet your expectations and continue to improve upon past successes," stated Blandina. This is due to the hard work and dedication of our committee. The Parade Committee consists of Band Chair John Giavatto, Groups and Organization Co-Chair Nora and Clarence Davis, Antique Car Chair Luigi Luongo and Float Chair Tony Altilio.
