The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee Incorporated
P.O. Box 187
500 Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
(732) 477-6507
www.columbusnj.org
info@columbusnj.org
PRESS RELEASE
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Contact: Michael A. Blandina 732-814-6365
Brick Township, NJ - The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee regretfully announces the cancellation
of the 29th Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival due to financial shortfalls brought on
by the Corona Virus Pandemic. "We have been unable to conduct fundraisers or seek sponsors that normally provide
the committee with the $120,000.00 plus dollars needed to support the three day festival and parade. We had one
fundraiser earlier in the year and held our Spring Raffle. The committee currently is selling our Fall Raffle
Tickets and plan to sell all 100 Fall Raffle Tickets, so that we can give away the $5,000.00 cash prize." stated
Chairman Michael Blandina. The committee hopes to have our Annual Benefit sponsored by Carrabba’s Italian Grill,
although with a different format as well as our Annual Italian Invitational Golf Outing, which was originally
scheduled for August 17th later in the year. That will depend on the ability to obtain sponsors. The committee
also hopes you and your family stay well and safe during these trying times.
We look forward to seeing all of you next year as we celebrate our Thirtieth Anniversary on October 8th, 9th and
10th. If anyone is interested in supporting the committee as we plan for the Thirtieth Anniversary please do not
hesitate to call us at 732 477-6507. Additionally, if you are interested in purchasing a Fall Raffle, sponsoring
the Golf Outing or participating in the outing please give us a call. You can also visit our website at
www.columbusnj.org
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