Columbus Day Parade. Weekend Festival continues TODAY on Federal Hill – John A. Cianci

October 12, 2026/John Cianci

Pictures from the Columbus Day parade… with State Commander, John A. Cianci, RINewsToday’s Veterans Writer:

State Comander John A. CIANCI, Italian American War Veterans of US, retired RI Guard with another retired RI Guard, John Loughlin, candidate for RI Lieutenant Governor.

Italian American War Veteran Resource Center set up throughout Columbus Day weekend

RINEWSTODAY Veteran contributor John A Cianci driving a 1958 Pink Cadillac in the parade: the Cadillac was a replica of the one Elvis Presley bought his Mom.

Happy Columbus Day from all of “us” at RINewsToday!

The FESTIVAL continuues TODAY, Monday, October 12th – from 11 am ⁠-⁠ 8 pm

Street Closures

For all four days of the festival, Dean Street to Sutton Street along Atwells Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic.

Parking Info

Over 1000 parking spaces available throughout the Avenue.

Various restaurants have opened valet stations. We recommend asking the restaurant you plan to dine at if they have done this so they can direct you to find the location. Paid valet parking lots are available at 126 Spruce Street, 107 Federal Street, 57 Sutton Street, 90 DePasquale Ave, and 70 Dean Street. Additional on-street parking is available throughout Federal Hill.