The Red Band was “on the road again” on Saturday, October 9, to lead the Procession in the 19th Annual Columbus Italian Festival in Albany, NY.
Our Bus arrived in Albany at the beautiful grounds of Washington Park where the event was being held. The Procession kicks off the Festival which features music, dancing, Italian cuisine, and family entertainment.
We stepped off at high noon and marched down a shady lane that was lined with Italian flags that were waving in a gentle wind on a perfect, sunny, autumn afternoon.
We proceeded to the Main Stage at the Lakehouse – circled around to face the stage and played Italian Marches as the floats and marchers went by.
Included in the Procession was a float with Columbus at the helm of the Santa Maria, a Salute to Mother Cabrini, and horses including the Roman Rider.
Our Bus arrived in Albany at the beautiful grounds of Washington Park where the event was being held. The Procession kicks off the Festival which features music, dancing, Italian cuisine, and family entertainment.
We stepped off at high noon and marched down a shady lane that was lined with Italian flags that were waving in a gentle wind on a perfect, sunny, autumn afternoon.
We proceeded to the Main Stage at the Lakehouse – circled around to face the stage and played Italian Marches as the floats and marchers went by.
Included in the Procession was a float with Columbus at the helm of the Santa Maria, a Salute to Mother Cabrini, and horses including the Roman Rider.
We were well received by the crowd and just as the day’s program was about to start...we were back on our bus heading home to Utica.
VIVA LA BANDA ROSSA!!
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