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Westerly / Pawcatuck Columbus Day Parade

Experience Our Local Italian Heritage

​Dive into the rich history of our annual parade celebrating Italian heritage in Westerly, RI, and Stonington, CT. for the past 73 Years.  We are the only known two state parade in the country crossing into Pawcatuck onto Stillman Avenue.  We are dedicated to providing a memorable experience for our communities with local schools marching bands, the Westerly Band that has participated since the very first procession, to local civic groups.  Our units also include groups from as far away as Vermont and New York.  We pride ourselves as being open to anyone who wants to participate, but only brings pride and excitement to our two towns.  

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2024 Grand Marshall 
Rev. Dr. Cal Lord

 


 

He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and both his Master's and Doctorate Degrees from Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Center, Mass. He then served as the Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Norwich. In March of 2011, Pastor Lord accepted the call to serve as Pastor of the Central Baptist Church of Westerly.

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This Years Line-UP

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2023 Parade Gallery

There may be no better way to communicate what we do than through images. As you browse our site, take a few moments to let your eyes linger here, and see if you can get a feel for our signature touch.

Mailing Address
Columbus Day Parade
PO Box 137
Westerly RI 02891
The 2024 Parade is on Sunday, October 13, 2024, and will begin at 1:00 PM.  The parade begins at 23 Ward Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891.
The Rain Date will be Monday, October 14, 2024, and will begin at 1:00 PM..
Contact Information
Jeffrey Frenette
support@columbusparadewp.com

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