Columbus Day Parade

The following is from the City Notes email of 9/29/06:

City Notes 9-29-06
FYI

West Haven announces Italian-American of the Year, parade grand marshal

The city has announced the recipient of its Italian-American of the Year honor and the grand marshal of its first Columbus Day parade.

Sabino Anthony Panza, 90, a founder of the Panza Construction & Woodworking Co. on Forest Road, will receive a plaque in recognition of his years of service to the city’s Italian-American community as part of the eighth annual Columbus Day celebration at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 6 on the front steps of City Hall, 355 Main St.

On Oct. 8, Bruno DelSanto, 62, owner of Bruno’s Hairstyling Salon on Campbell Avenue, will lead at least 90 marching units and 24 bands as part of the Columbus Day Committee of Greater New Haven’s annual parade. The two-hour procession will step off at 1:30 p.m. along Campbell Avenue.
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W. Haven club to host post-parade reception

The West Haven Italian-American Civic Association will hold a reception at its Chase Lane club after the city’s Columbus Day parade.

The 2.5-hour parade is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Oct. 8 along Campbell Avenue. The $5 donation includes hamburgers, hot dogs, coffee and soda.

For tickets, visit the I-A Club, 85 Chase Lane, or call Frank Consorte at 676-6379.

One does wonder where we are getting the money for this events; I do know that private business owners and the public at large were solicited. However, it seems rather hypocritical to drasticly cut the Savin Rock Festival because of monetary problems, and then agree to host a multi-town event.