Julian & Dominique
The Italian Festival is a 3-day event on Grant Ave. It includes food, snacks, entertainment, crafts, merchandise and children's activities.
The Columbus Day Parade is held on Sunday on The Boulevard. It includes bands, floats, groups and organizations, mummers and antique cars.
Both events feature guest performers, direct from Italy.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026 SCHEDULE:
Mia & Frank
11:00 a.m.
Reviewing Stand
Jimmy Bono Geany
11:45 p.m.
Entertainment and Dining Tent
35th ANNUAL OCEAN COUNTY COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
1:00 P.M.
THE BOULEVARD
B & G Entertainment
1:00 p.m.
Entertainment and Dining Tent
Rancho Folclorico "Danca Na Eira" (Portuguese Group)
2:30 p.m.
Main Stage
Jimmy Bono Geany
2:30 p.m.
Entertainment and Dining Tent
"Pro Loco di Castrovillari" from Castrovillari, Calabria Italy
2:45 p.m.
Reviewing Stand
Tomardo
3:30 p.m.
Entertainment and Dining Tent
Julian & Dominique
4:00 p.m.
Main Stage
Strolling Metropolitan Festival Band
4:00 p.m.
Along Grant Ave & Ocean Terr
Jimmy Bono Geany
4:45 p.m.
Entertainment and Dining Tent
Juke Box Legends
6:00 p.m.
Main Stage
