"Bensonhurst's 18th Avenue was alive with energy on Saturday as locals from all walks of life weathered the storm for the neighborhood's storied Columbus Day Parade. The day began with a pre-parade mass at St. Athanasius Church. The march kicked off at 1 p.m. from 61st Street, continuing along 18th Avenue to the Federation of Italian American Organizations' "Il Centro" Community Center."
"The procession featured colorful floats, marching bands and community groups, and this year's grand marshals included Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Harry L. D'Onofrio of D'Onofrio General Contractors Corporation, Joseph Paolilo Sr., founder of A&S Pork Store, and Lorenzo & Antonietta Rizzo, former owners of Beaver Construction. The parade's origins date back to 1981, when FIAO launched the event. Not long after, the thoroughfare was co-named Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard to celebrate the neighborhood's rich Italian-American heritage."
Bensonhurst's 18th Avenue held its Columbus Day Parade amid stormy conditions, drawing locals from across the neighborhood. The day opened with a pre-parade mass at St. Athanasius Church. The march began at 1 p.m. from 61st Street and proceeded along 18th Avenue to the Federation of Italian American Organizations' "Il Centro" Community Center. The procession included colorful floats, marching bands, and a variety of community groups. Grand marshals included Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Harry L. D'Onofrio, Joseph Paolilo Sr., and Lorenzo and Antonietta Rizzo. The parade began in 1981 under FIAO, and the street was later co-named Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard.
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