Columbus Day Parade
Since 1952, the Columbus Day celebration has been a generations-old honoring the Chicagoland Italian American Community.
The JCCIA welcomes everyone to join us in celebration for the 2025 Columbus Day Parade, which will be held on Monday, October 13 on State Street in Chicago.
The day will began at 9 A.M. with a glorious mass at The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1244 Lexington Avenue, Chicago. Immediately following mass, there will be a reverent procession down the block in Arrigo Park with a wreath-laying ceremony, honoring Italian American war veterans. The parade opening ceremonies will start at 11:45 P.M. on the corner of State Street and Wacker Drive, after which, the parade will then commence south to Van Buren Street.
ABC7 will be broadcasting the parade live, and live-streaming on abc7chicago.com
Interested in participating in the 2025 Columbus Day Parade?
View our many options for participating below!
Join us on
Monday, October 13, 2025
73rd Annual
Columbus Day Parade
On State Street, from Wacker Drive to Van Buren
Mariann Gullo
Parade Vice Chair
Dominic Gambino
Parade Executive Committee
Dominic Stamaglia
Parade Executive Committee
Sergio Giangrande
Parade Executive Committee
Corporate Sponsor Green Package
$10,000
Includes: Parade Float with Premium Parade Placement, 15-Second Television Commercial on ABC TV, Two tickets to Presidents’ Gala, Four Select Seats at the Italian Concert, Placement in select advertising, Purple page in the Columbus Day Ad Book
Corporate Sponsor White Package
$25,000
Includes: Parade Float with Premium Parade Placement, 15-Second Television Commercial on ABC TV, Special Recognition and Four tickets to Presidents’ Gala, 10 Premium Seats to Italian Concert and Video Wall Ads, Premium Placement in all advertising, Gold page in the Columbus Day Ad Book, Social Media Campaign
Corporate Sponsor Red Package
$50,000
Includes: 90-Second Video dedication on Television, Parade Float with Premium Parade Placement, Front Line Walk, Two 15-Second Television Commercials on ABC TV, Special Recognition and 10 tickets to Presidents’ Gala, 10 Premium Seats to Italian Concert and Multiple Video Wall Ads and Stage Mentions, Presenting Scholarship Placement in all Advertising, Premium Placement in all advertising, Gold page in the Columbus Day Ad Book, Premium Social Media Campaign
Cabrini
$3,000
Parade Float in 1st section of parade
Da Vinci
$2,250
Parade Float in 2nd section of parade
Fermi
$1,500
Parade Float in 3rd section of parade - based on availability
Sophia
$1,000
Business or Personal Vehicle
Additional Add-On
$250
Musical Performer on Float w/audio equipment (provided by JCCIA)
Purple Border
$500
Advertisement in the first section of the program book
Gold Border
$300
Advertisement in the second section of the program book
Silver Border
$200
Advertisement in the third section of the program book
White Page
$100
Advertisement in the last section of the program book
Columbus Day Parade Marching Band Contract
Join in the rhythm and celebration of Chicago’s Columbus Day Parade! Every year marching bands showcase their talent as they march down State Street and energize the crowd! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this timeless tradition that brings together the community through culture, history, pride and the power of music!
Columbus Day Parade Marchers Contract