The 2013 Columbus Italian Festival will celebrate and showcase all things Italian during its 34th annual rendition Friday through Sunday, Oct. 11-13 in Columbus' Italian Village outside St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St.

"Anything Italian will be here (and) it is fun for the entire family," said festival public relations and marketing chairman Joe Contino. This year's Italian Festival features several new activities and will welcome Deana Martin, the daughter of legendary "Rat Pack" crooner Dean Martin.

Deana Martin will serve as the grand marshal of the Columbus Italian Parade at 2 p.m. Oct. 13.

"Celebrating the Italian Woman" is the theme of the 2013 Columbus Italian Festival.

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