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Announcing the 155th San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade Tony Gemignani and Judge Claude Perasso Named Grand Marshals of the 2023 San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade San Francisco, CA – September 7, 2023 – The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade Committee is thrilled to announce the return of the parade to the streets of San Francisco on October 8, 2023. Renowned pizzaiolo and restaurateur Tony Gemignani and esteemed Judge Claude Perasso will be honored as the Grand Marshals for the highly anticipated event.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Tony’s Pizza Napoletana (@tonyspizza415) Tony Gemignani, a world-class pizza acrobat and 13-time World Pizza Champion, has been an indispensable figure in the culinary world. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Tony’s passion for pizza grew into numerous award-winning pizzerias across the United States, each dedicated to preserving the authentic flavors of Italy. His extensive contributions to the culinary landscape and his deep-rooted love and dedication to San Francisco make Tony an ideal choice as Grand Marshal for the 2023 Italian Heritage Parade. Judge Claude Perasso, a distinguished legal luminary born to Italian immigrants, has played a pivotal role in the San Francisco community, demonstrating unwavering dedication […]

Randy DeMartini, Executive Director of the Salesian Boys & Girls Club and Larry Mazzola, Jr., Business Manager of Local UA 38 will be honored as parade Grand Marshals The nation’s longest continuously running Italian Heritage Parade takes to the streets of San Francisco on Sunday, October 9, 2022 The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade is proud to announce its return to the streets of San Francisco on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Last year, the Italian Heritage Parade was the first major parade to take place in the city since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and this year the parade once again expects to host vibrant crowds coinciding with San Francisco Fleet Week. Randy DeMartini and Larry Mazzola, Jr., and will be honored as parade Grand Marshals. DeMartini is Executive Director of the Salesian Boys & Girls Club, an anchor of the North Beach community, which provides after school activities, enrichment programs and services, and recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Mazzola Jr. is Business Manager of Local UA 38, President of the San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council and is part of a proud Italian-American tradition of fighting for working men and women in San Francisco. “Growing up in […]

The Italian Heritage Parade welcomes you to join us in Washington Square for a lighting ceremony and Italian Heritage Weekend Kickoff – the kickoff to Italian Heritage Parade and Festival Weekend as well as Italian Heritage Month. We will raise the Italian flag honoring contributions of Italian Americans to San Francisco, countdown to light up the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club and St. Peter and Paul’s Church and Washington Square park in the red, white and green of the Italian flag. A full outdoor bar and food will be available for purchase from the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. Speakers and performers will connect with the community from the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club balcony and include: San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade and Festival President Bill Mastrangelo San Francisco District 2 Supervisor Catherine Stefani Consul General Sergio Strozzi Maria Pignati will perform the Italian national anthem Followed by Countdown and Washington Square Lighting, Live DJ Please spread the word and purchase your tickets here!

Announcing the 153rd San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade The nation’s longest continuously running Italian Heritage Parade takes to the streets of San Francisco on Sunday, October 10, 2021 Graziano Cerchiai, owner of SF’s famous Bimbo’s 365 Club, named parade Grand Marshal The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade is proud to announce its return to the streets of San Francisco on Sunday, October 10, 2021. The Italian Heritage Parade will be the first major parade to take place in the city since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and will once again coincide with San Francisco Fleet Week. Graziano Cerchiai, owner of SF’s famous Bimbo’s 365 Club, will be honored as parade Grand Marshal in recognition of the club’s 90th anniversary. Recognized by San Francisco Heritage as one of the city’s 100 Legacy Bars and Restaurants, Bimbo’s on Columbus Avenue is still run by Graziano and his sons Michael and Gino. The club’s allure of sophisticated decor invokes nights of dinner theater, dance palaces, and black-tie dress codes. “The Italian Heritage Parade is a unique San Francisco event and will serve as a big boost to our tourism and economic recovery efforts this Fall,” said Joe D’Alessandro, San Francisco Travel president […]