Annual Columbus Day Festival

The festival features more than 80 food, art and retail vendors, games and amusement rides. Choose from 25 Federal Hill restaurants that have expanded seating or are offering additional menu items outside on the avenue. Some of the participants include Bacco Vino & Contorni, Trattoria Appia, Venda Ravioli, Saje Kitchen, Don Jose Tequilas and Providence Oyster Bar. Four entertainment stages will be located throughout the festival grounds. A full entertainment schedule will be announced soon. On Sunday, October 8th the annual Columbus Day Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. The parade route is from Knight Street to Bradford Street along Atwells Avenue.