Celebrate Columbus Day on October 12

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[Editor’s Note: It will always be a holiday of discovery and enterprise and a source of great pride for Italian-Americans in East Boston.]

Please join the IAA at our annual Columbus Day Celebration on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from NOON to 5:00 P.M at Tall Ship Park in East Boston.

The Tall Ship Park is located at 1 East Pier Drive in East Boston, Pier 1. It is a short walk from the Maverick Square MBTA Station in East Boston.

The venue offers a magnificent view of the Boston skyline.

Hosted by the Italian American Alliance and sponsored by the National Italian American Federation for the past four years, the event features Italian food and pastries, raffles, vendors, and children’s activities and Italian music.

Special performances by Steve Charette the Strolling Magician, the Sea Breeze Band with Elio LoRusso, DJ Alan Labella, Street Magic, and Maria Hanelin.

The event is free, and all are welcome. There is valet parking available ($20).