| Welcome to the Greater New Haven Columbus Day Committee web site! |
Columbus Day Parade October 10, 2010, 1 PM Town of Hamden, Connecticut |
| The General Meetings of the Columbus Day Committee will be held at 7 PM in the Conference Room of the Hamden Government Center, 3rd floor, 2750 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut. These meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at the same time and place. The public is invited to participate. Columbus Day is a Patriotic Holiday and one of America's oldest holidays. The tradition of observing Columbus Day dates back to the 1700's. We of Italian Heritage continue to pay tribute to this great Renaissance Explorer in our efforts to present year long activities and finally, the Parade. This year's Columbus Day Parade will take place in the Town of Hamden on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 1 PM. The Schedule of Events is announced on this web site. |
| Columbus Day Committee Year 2010 The Columbus Day Parade Hosted by the Town of Hamden will take place on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 1 PM. Newly elected Columbus Day Committee members organizing and planning the year long activities and parade in conjunction with the Town of Hamden are as follows: |
The Columbus Day Parade Committee would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to everyone who helped make last year's parade a huge success, and to all that attended the parade and events. Any one interested in purchasing an ad for the Ad book should click here. |
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| Left to right, Mr. Mario F. Coppola, Esq., Chairman of the Columbus Day Committee Board of Directors, members Mr. Peter Gambardella, Ms. Laura Luzzi, Mr. Arthur Giulietti, Co-Chairmen of the General Committee, and Dr. Peter Desio, President of the Columbus Day Committee of Greater New Haven, Inc. |
| Passing of the Flag The traditional "Passing of the Flag" ceremony took place on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 3 PM in the Conference Room of the Government Center in the Town of Hamden. The Honorable April Capone Almon, Mayor of the Town of East Haven transferred the Italian Flag to The Honorable Scott D. Jackson, Mayor of the Town of Hamden. The Columbus Day Parade will take place in the Town of Hamden on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 1 PM. Pictured are Mayor Scott D. Jackson, Mayor April Capone Almon and Mr. Mario Cappola, Esq., Chairman, Columbus Day Committee. |
