The Italian American Celebration and Parade Committee is honoring Christopher Columbus with multiple days of celebration in October, including the annual parade. The three-day celebration begins with a dinner and dance at Casa Mia at The Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, on Saturday, Oct. 8. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m. followed by dancing until 12:30 a.m. Tickets cost $65 per person and $25 for 12 year olds and younger.

On Sunday, Oct. 9, there will be an Italian Mass celebrated at 9 a.m. at Columbus Park on Franklin Avenue. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m., heading down Franklin Avenue. The parade will end at Columbus Park where an award presentation ceremony at Columbus Park will follow. On Monday, Oct. 10, there will be a wreath dedication ceremony at the Columbus monument, located at the intersection of Washington and Lafayette streets. For more information or tickets for the banquet, contact Al Marotta at 860-712-1300.

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