Columbus Day Observed October 6 in Orange County

Santa Ana - The Italian Arts Council of the Bowers Museum and the Orange County American Italian Renaissance Foundation will again be sponsoring the annual Orange County Columbus Day Celebration on Saturday, October 6 at 10:00 AM in the Bowers Museum of Cultural Arts courtyard in Santa Ana.

Chairman David Prisco has planned an interesting and patriotic program in honor of the explorer which includes musical entertainment, presentation of flags by Knights of Columbus, Columbus Day remarks by Russell Rametta, national board member of the Commission for Social Justice, special guest appearance by the newly appointed Italian Consul General Nicola Faganello and an Italian heritage presentation to the Fondazione Italia organization President Paolo Miliozzi for his efforts to preserve our Italian language through programs for both adult and school age students in Orange County.

Remarks by Grand Lodge President Order Sons of Italy Joseph La Banca and Renaissance Lodge President Tom Rizzo will be given. A brief wreath ceremony at the Columbus Monument in the courtyard will also be conducted. Refreshments for everyone will follow the program.

Frank DeSantis of the Bowers Italian Arts Council was instrumental in the day’s program.

For information call David Prisco, Columbus Day Chairman: 714-532-6522.

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