The Federal Hill Commerce Association is excited to celebrate the 39th Annual Columbus Day Festival on historic Federal Hill from October 11th – 14th, 2024. The festival takes place from Dean Street to Sutton Street along Atwells Avenue. We are excited to welcome back and feature the La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage located at America Street and Atwells Avenue.
Enjoy over 80 food, art and retail vendors along with games, and amusement rides. Listen to live entertainment on three different stages throughout the festival grounds. Experience the flavors of over 26 Federal Hill restaurants that offer expanded seating as well as feature special menu items for the weekend. A sampling of participants include Trattoria Appia, Venda Ravioli, Saje Kitchen, Providence Oyster Bar, Cafe Italia, and Cassarinos.
Opening Ceremony
This year’s opening ceremony will take place at 12 pm on Saturday, October 12th at the DePasquale Plaza stage. This year our honorees are: Grand Marshall – John Cianci Italian Americans War Veteran Legion, Vincent A Cianci Jr Civic Award – Dave Mambro Superintendent Sewer Division City of Providence, Legacy Award – Bob Antignano – Angelo’s Civita Farnese and Federal Hill Foodie Ambassador – Lupe Aguilar – Rhody Foody
Entertainment Schedule:
Stage 1 DePasquale Avenue
12-4pm: DJ Eddie t
6-10pm: Domenic DePasquale
Stage 2 Dean Street & Atwells Avenue
1-4pm: DJ Al TurcheKa
6-10pm: Roger Ciresi
Stage 3 Sutton Street & Atwells Avenue
1-5pm: Jake Kambo Band
6-10pm: All or Nothing
Click Here To View Entertainment Schedule
Time: 11 am to midnight
