Scenes From Columbus Parade

Paoletta Columbus Day parade
Former Mayor Lenny Paoletta, soon turning 80 years young, waves to crowd on a perfect Sunday for the annual Columbus Parade down Madison Avenue. Paoletta served as parade marshal.


Shriners
What’s a parade without the Shriners in those crazy little cars?

Kolbe sudents
Kolbe students march down Madison Avenue.
Fred Hall
2015 Barnum Festival Ringmaster Fred Hall asks Wassamatta U?
Ayala, Santiago
State Senator Andres Ayala, driven by State Rep. Ezequiel Santiago, waves to crowd.
Herbst, Lauretti
Trumbull First Selectman Tim Herbst, the Republican candidate for state treasurer, shares a moment with Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti.
Malloy, Grogins, Lyons
Governor Dan Malloy waves to crowd joined by State Rep. Auden Grogins, front, and City Councilwoman Michelle Lyons, rear.
Chris Caruso
The Big Wave, former State Rep. Chris Caruso, an active organizer for the parade, asks a favorite sister to pose for OIB.
Finch
Mayor Bill Finch greets the peeps.
Gaudett
Police Chief Joe Gaudett was front and center leading the parade marchers.
smiley face
Lots of smiles and sun during Columbus Parade.
Paul Ganim
Judge of Probate Paul Ganim tosses Tootsie Rolls to kids.
Moore
State Senate candidate Marilyn Moore says hello.
Costantini
Moore’s Republican opponent Rick Costantini, walks the parade route.
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  1. Was a gorgeous day! I just finished reading a book that gave compelling evidence Christopher Columbus was a Jew. Oy vey.

    Caruso always does a great job bringing this parade together.

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