The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade, a time-honored tradition dating back to the 19th century, celebrates the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Italian-Americans to San Francisco, California and the nation. Held annually in October, the parade attracts locals and visitors alike to revel in the Italian spirit with a joyful procession of music, dance, and traditional Italian cuisine.

The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade 2023 returned to the streets of San Francisco on Sunday, October 8, 2023 hosting vibrant crowds coinciding with San Francisco Fleet Week.
The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade is the longest continuously running Italian Heritage Parade in the United States and celebrates the accomplishments and culture of all Italian-Americans. The inaugural parade took place in 1868 in San Francisco’s downtown, featuring the bands and marching units of Italian fraternal organizations, including the Garibaldi Guard, Swiss Guards and Lafayette Guards. Throughout the years, it has remained a sign of the vitality of the Italian communities in the Bay Area.

The parade began at 12:30 pm at the foot of Jefferson and Stockton Streets in Fisherman’s Wharf and ended in Washington Square in front of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. It featured Italian and Italian-American dignitaries, music, performances, floats and representatives of Italian and Italian-American organizations and businesses.

This was the week when Israel-Palestine conflict started (when Hamas entered Israel through Gaza Strip; and as we all know, everything is a terrible history. The show must go on for North Beach’s Italian Heritage Parade. My thoughts go out to those who were affected by the war.

San Francisco, California, USA
North Beach, Little Italy
Recorded October 8, 2023 Sunday

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