The Bronx Columbus Day Parade Committee celebrated its annual Columbus Day Parade Dinner on Friday, September 29 at Maestro’s Caterers.The dinner dance which raises money for the time honored parade featured Bronx Miss Columbus Jessica Morrone, grand marshal Councilman James Vacca, honorary grand marshal Lucia Mariani and Citizenship Award recipients John Bonizio and Michael Ungaro of Metro Optics.
NYC Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli (l) presented a proclamation to Tony Signorile.
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Miss Columbus Jessica Morrone (2nd from r) celebrated with her parents Aurelio (l) and Diana and her brother Michael.
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Honorary grand marshal Lucia Mariani (front, c) with fellow teachers and UFT members and Public Advocate Letitia James (front, r).
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Honorary grand marshal Lucia Mariani (r) received congratulations from Earl Menard, NYC Middle School Basketball League treasurer.
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(l-r) Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj; Christina Contrears, North Central Bronx Hospital chief operating officer; Gloria Bent; parade organizer Tony Signorile; Public Advocate James; Thomas Messina representing Congressman Crowley and NYC Comptroller DiNapoli.
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Grand marshal Councilman Vacca (2nd from r) was honored by (l-r) NYC Comptroller DiNapoli; Public Advocate James and parade organizer Tony Signorile.
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