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A long-running celebration of Italian heritage and culture will return in Belleville and Nutley this weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The 2026 Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade will take place on Sunday, Oct. 11.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s parade route<\/a> will start at 1:30 p.m. at Belleville High School, continue along Joralemon Street, turn on Franklin Avenue, and end by the high school athletic field on Chestnut Street in Nutley.<\/p>\n

The event is held to honor Italian heritage, recognize exceptional community leaders, and celebrate residents who strengthen both communities.<\/p>\n

Every year, the Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day and Italian Heritage Month Parade Committee recognizes local residents<\/a> whose leadership, service, and dedication have made a lasting difference in the two communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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