32nd Italian Festival And Columbus Day Parade In Seaside Heights: What To Know

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — Celebrate Italian heritage at the 32nd Italian Festival in Seaside Heights this weekend, culminating with the Columbus Day parade on Sunday.

The festival opens at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 with all manner of Italian culinary treats and will include live entertainment, plenty of vendors selling all kinds of Italian wares, and more.

Here are the details you need for the festival, including street closures, parking, the entertainment schedule and information on Sunday's parade.

FESTIVAL

The festival is 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday on Grant Avenue, from the Boulevard to Ocean Terrace.

PARADE

The parade steps off at 1 p.m. Sunday on the Boulevard. Staging is at J Street in Seaside Park, and the parade route ends at Hiering Avenue.

PARKING

There is streetside parking along Sherman Avenue to the north of the festival and Blaine Avenue to the south, and parking areas along Central Avenue, all within three blocks of the festival and the parade route. Parking meters are still in effect, so be prepared to pay for your parking.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

There is a variety of groups and organizations performing. Here is the entertainment schedule: