Grand Marshal nominations are currently being accepted for this years Columbus
Day Parade and Italian Festival. They are being accepted until March 23rd, 2024.
For more information call 732-477-6507 or see our Press Release Page.


PARADE GRAND MARSHALS

Year Name
1992 Robert Musari
1993 Joseph Citta
1994 Daniel Carluccio
1995 Anthony Baiamonte
1996 Dan D’Onofrio
1997 John Tesauro
1998 Lucy Appice Green
1999 Michael Colasurdo, Sr.
2000 Robert LaTorre
2001 Craig Sardoni
2002 Past Grand Marshals
2003 Gary Lotano
2004 Nina Anuario
2005 Peter J. Giovine
2006 Hugo Vicari
2007 Carol Camilli Wolfe
2008 Stephan R.Leone
2009 Kim Pascarella
2010 Patrick L. Bottazzi
2011 Luigi Marciante
2012 Joesph Leone Introna
2013 Paul Barlo
2014 Robert DiBiase
2015 Alan M. Floria Esq.
2016 Michael A. Blandina
2017 Judi Leone
2018 Dennis Filippone
2019
Dr. Maureen J. Persi
Melindo A. Persi
2021 Nicki Ann Cordi
2022 Dr. Cav. Gilda Rorro Baldassari
2023 Lisa Pizzella

2023 Grand Marshal, Lisa Pizzella

Lisa Pizzella was born in Newark, NJ and raised in Belleville, NJ. She developed her interest in Italian Heritage and Culture by her mother Gloria and especially by her father Dominick, who was raised in Italy. He routinely educated her and her brothers about Italians and their achievements, during family time. Her family moved to Brick Township in 1973 where she continued her education and graduated from Brick Township High School. Continuing her education after high school Lisa attended and graduated from Georgian Court College in Lakewood NJ.

Lisa, being proud of her Italian Heritage and Culture, took Italian language classes while attending high school and has toured many areas of Italy, over the years. As her interest grew, she joined her first Italian Organization, Brick UNICO in 2001. She became very involved in Brick UNICO and has served in various capacities, including as an officer. Lisa has been Brick UNICO’s top officer, President several times since 2001. Additionally, she has served as District Governor during her tenure with Brick UNICO, representing Central and South Jersey for UNICO National.

Lisa is also on the board of the Italian American One Voice Coalition. For her efforts she has received several awards from both organizations, over the years. She is especially proud to have received the Millie Grazie award from IAOVC. For her efforts to expand the district, UNICO National awarded her the District Governor‘s Award. Lisa is a Financial Advisor servicing clients for over 30 years. She enjoys Ballroom Dancing and is a member of the Shore Acres Yacht Club located on the Barnegat Bay in Brick Township.