The Columbus Day Parade held on Monday 10th October has been organized by the Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York since 1929. Over 35,000 people participate in the Columbus Day Parade each year, including over 100 groups, with bands, floats and contingents. The parade attracts nearly one million spectators and is the largest celebration of Italian-American culture in the world.

This year, the profile the accordion enjoyed was excellent. At the finale of the parade, well known accordionist, Cory Pesaturo joined the hosts Maria Bartiromo and Joe Piscopo, the Grand Marshal Joe Plumeri, and 2011 American Idol Singer Pia Toscano on the red carpet performing Frank Sinatra’s classic hit “New York, New York”. The performance was broadcast on TV and Cory was also interviewed from the broadcast booth making a very nice promotion for the accordion.

Corey Pesaturo was sponsored by Guenadiy Lazarov of Accordion Gallery who thank Rob Trietsch for his idea of featuring the accordion at the Columbus Day Parade and his work to make it happen.

For further information: trietsch@mnr.org