Queen & Court – The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade

Who Is Queen Isabella?

Our Queen Isabella is an outstanding Italian-American young woman. She symbolizes our community in her dreams, ambitions, and ideals. She will represent the Board of Directors and Italian Heritage Parade and our community throughout the year at various functions and events .

How is Queen Isabella selected?

A panel of judges in an interview setting chooses Queen Isabella. They are looking for poise, personality, grace, community involvement and pride in her heritage. The outgoing court will serve until the crowning of the new queen at the Italian Heritage Grand Ball in San Francisco.

What does it mean to be Queen Isabella?

Queen Isabella is the primary focal point of the Italian Heritage Parade. She should recognize and represent the ideals of the Italian-American community – hard work, the importance of family and religion, and a love of life. Former Queens and their Courts look upon the experience as unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime. Simply portraying a member of the Court lends itself to feeling regal.

Who were the past Queens?

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Mia Toracca

Queen Isabella 2018

Alyssa Salvetti

Princess

Gina Guglielmoni

First Duchess

Grace Cardenas

Second Duchess

Brianna Wraa

First Contessa

Alyssa Antipa

Second Contessa

Eva Giordano

Third Contessa

Chiara Antipa

First Lady

Gabriella Fanucchi-Raouf

Second Lady

Nina Rivera

Maiden

Zita Solari

Crown Bearer

Enzo Solari

Scroll Bearer

Caroline Cirelli-Castaneda

Queen Isabella 2017

How do I become part of the Court of Queen Isabella?

The Queen and her court reign for one year starting in October through the following September. As ambassadors for our Italian Heritage, participation in civic events, as well as the Italian Heritage Parade events listed below, are required.

Orientation – Sunday, May 4, 2019
Interview Day – Saturday, May 11, 2019
Salesian Bocce Tournament – TBD
SF Giants Italian Heritage Night – August 30
Fund Raising Dinner – Friday, September 6
Picture Day – Saturday, September 7
Festa Coloniale Italiana – TBD

Madonna Del Lume Mass, Blessing of the Fleet – Saturday, October 5
Madonna Del Lume Parade – Sunday, October 6
Italian Consulate Reception – TBD
Grand Ball – Saturday, October 12
High Mass and Italian Heritage Parade – Sunday, October 13
Post-Parade Dinner – Sunday, October 13

Questions:

Any questions please contact at Cara at (650) 756-1713 or email: court@sfitalianheritage.org

Queen’s Court Director: Cara (Zuffo) Allan

Assistant Directors: Molly Leveroni & Angelina Ragusa

Applications are due on or before April 26, 2019, or when the maximum court capacity is reached.

2019 Queen's Court Application

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Must be between 14 and 25 years of age on October 13, 2019, to participate.
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Why do you want to participate in the Italian Heritage Queen's Court?*
Do young people today have a sense of the Italian culture in the Bay Area? Why or why not?*
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