San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade
Bands, floats and community groups parade along Columbus Avenue to Washington Square. Watch from a section of the route, then explore North Beach for lunch and a walk.
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Details to plan before you go
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Starts Oct 11 at 12:30pm at Jefferson and Powell, follows Columbus Avenue into North Beach and finishes by the church at Washington Square.
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Route-side viewing and the Concorso Italiano car show are free. Restaurants manage their own outdoor seating; reserve and confirm meal charges if you want to dine while watching.
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The same-day air show runs noon–4pm, overlapping the parade. Editor tip: choose a main event and set a meeting point with children instead of rushing between programs.
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Take transit to the area and continue on foot. Allow time for lunch and the return trip around busy Columbus Avenue and the waterfront; check SFMTA for reroutes.
Venue · Jefferson & Powell Streets → Columbus Avenue → Washington Square
For · All ages / Community festivals