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Don't miss this year's parade!

A beloved tradition returns to the streets of Watkins Glen!

 

Join us on Saturday August 16th at 12:00 PM as the Italian American Festival Parade marches down Decatur Street in a spirited celebration of heritage, community, and good old-fashioned fun.

 

Featuring local and regional marching bands, floats, classic cars, community groups, and a few surprises, this is one parade you won’t want to miss.  Come early to grab a great viewing spot and soak in the festive energy!

🎺 View the full Parade Lineup below and cheer on your friends, neighbors, and hometown favorites as they make their way through downtown.

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Village of Watkins Glen Police Department
Maddie and Haleigh Tuttle - banner carriers
Odessa American Legion Post 676
    Color Guard
Williamson Marching Warriors

Grand Marshals Gloria Pinto Brubaker
     and Mary Pinto

Parade Prince Camillo Mortimer and 
     Princess Evvie Amisano

Lou Perazinni, Festival Chair
The Vona Family - classic cars
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano
Village of Watkins Glen officials
Schuyler Co. Sheriff's Department and         
     Sheriff Kevin Rumsey
The Hit Men Brass Band
     back after a 9-year hiatus!
Village of Watkins Glen Fire Dept.
Bill Yessman - '88 Plymouth Sheriff's
     Patrol Car

Schuyler Co. Public Health
Centralus Health

The Lake Country Players
Montour Falls Fire Dept and Color Guard
LP Building Solutions
Burger King
Common Sense Schuyler
Caledonian Highlanders - bagpipers
B&W Towing
Republican Committee
Car Pride
Verna & Sons
Italian-themed float
Joseph Whitney - classic cars
Burdett Fire Dept
Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation     
     Committee Float
Beaver Dams Fire Dept
Vintage firetruck - Terps Enterprise Inc
Downbeat Percussion
     Drumline of the Buffalo Bills!
Wings of Eagles
Swarthouts Recycling
Deb Moore/Ben Rider - horses

gondola on Seneca

Schuyler County Italian American Festival

PO Box 65 Watkins Glen, NY 14891

© 2025 by Schuyler County Italian American Festival

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