39th Annual Columbus Day Festival

The Federal Hill Commerce Association is excited to celebrate the 39th Annual Columbus Day Festival on historic Federal Hill from October 11th – 14th, 2024. The festival takes place from Dean Street to Sutton Street along Atwells Avenue. It features more than 80 food, art, and retail vendors, games, and amusement rides. Choose from Federal Hill restaurants that have expanded seating or are offering additional menu items. Entertainment stages will be located throughout the festival grounds. A full entertainment schedule will be announced soon.

Opening Ceremony

This year’s opening ceremony will take place at noon on Saturday, October 12th at the DePasquale Plaza stage. This year our honorees are: Grand Marshall – John Cianci Italian Americans War Veteran Legion, Vincent A Cianci Jr Civic Award – Dave Mambro Superintendent Sewer Division City of Providence, Legacy Award – Bob Antignano – Angelo’s Civita Farnese and Federal Hill Foodie Ambassador – Lupe Aguilar – Rhody Foody

Wine & Galbani Cheese Tasting

The annual Renaissance Wine & Galbani Cheese Tasting returns Saturday, October 13th from 5:45-8:15 pm at the La Cucina Galbani Chef Demonstration tent. Located by 312 Atwells Avenue the tent will feature 70 different wines to taste as well as various cheeses from Galabani. This is the only event that requires a ticket and you must be 21+ to attend.

Columbus Day Parade

On Sunday, October 13, the annual Columbus Day Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. The parade route is from Harris Avenue to Dean Street along Atwells Avenue. 

Experience the flavors of over 26 Federal Hill restaurants that offer expanded seating as well as feature special menu items for the weekend. A sampling of participants includes Trattoria Appia, Venda Ravioli, Saje Kitchen, Providence Oyster Bar, Cafe Italia, and Cassarinos.

Entertainment Schedule 2024:

Stage 1 De Pasquale Avenue

Friday, Oct. 11

Kelly Schimmel – 6-10 pm

Saturday, Oct. 12

DJ Eddie t 12-4 pm

Domenic DePasquale 6-10pm

Sunday, Oct 13

Ambrosiani 1-5 pm

Reminisce 6-10 pm

Monday, Oct 14

Steve Anthony 1-5 pm

Stage 2 Dean St. & Atwells Ave.

Friday, Oct. 11

Dan Tuirok 6-10 pm

Saturday, Oct. 12

DJ Al Turchetta 1-4pm

Roger Ciresi 6-10 pm

Sunday, Oct. 13

DJ Al Turchetta 1-4pm

Ron Giorgio 6-10 pm

Monday, Oct. 14

Classic Blend 1-5 pm

Stage 3 Sutton St. & Atwells Ave.

Friday, Oct. 11

Second to None – 6-10 pm

Saturday, Oct. 12

Jake Kambo Band – 1-5 pm

All or Nothing 6-10 pm

Sunday, Oct 13

DJ Eddie 1-4 pm

KG Express 6 pm-10 pm

Monday, Oct 14

Robert Black 1 pm-5 pm

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