Honorees for Columbus Day Parade announced

The Nutley Belleville Columbus Day Parade Committee has announced the 2023 honorees of the 41th Annual Columbus Day Parade.

The 2023 Honorees are:

• Cavalieres Maria and Vincenzo DiPaolo are the grand marshals

• Lifetime Achievement honoree is Elisabetta Calello

• Italian Heritage Award honoree is Dennis A. Genuario

• Italian Business Leader Award honoree is Renee Frescia Cahill

• Nutley Italian Man of the Year is Daniel A. Carnicella

• Nutley Italian Woman of the Year is Linda Monterosa

• Belleville Italian Man of the Year is Peter E. Caggiano

• Belleville Italian Woman of the Year is Frances H. Bacardi

• Renaissance Woman honoree is Charla Macaluso

• Renaissance Man honoree is Eric J. Lavin

• Community Excellence Award winner is Matthew Tyahla

The 41st annual parade will take place on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 starting at 12:30 p.m. at Belleville High School, 160 Broad St, Bloomfield.

The committee’s Annual Italian Pasta Dinner fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, April 23, at the Nutley Parks and Recreation, 65 Bloomfield Ave., in Nutley from 2 to 6 p.m.. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by calling Barbara Freda at 973-650-3849.