The Italian American Heritage Festa and Parade, formerly known at the Columbus Day Parade, takes place in The Hill Neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. This annual parade, that celebrates the Italian Heritage of The Hill community, starts at 12 noon on the Sunday before Columbus Day Monday at the corner of Macklind and Botanical. It then winds its way through The Hill on Bischoff, Marconi and Shaw then ends at Berra Park, where the Festa begins featuring Italian food, music, drinks and much more!