FIAO Il Centro

Italy's Liberation Day!
2026-04-26 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Il Centro Community Center, 8711 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11214, United States
Join FIAO Il Centro on Saturday, April 25th at 3pm as we gather to celebrate La Festa della Liberazione, a historic day in the Italian culture. Enjoy music, dancing, and more as we recognize the sacrifice and significance of Italy’s Liberation Day! Please use the form below to register, the event is free to the public and all are invited to join us.

Spring Concert In The Park
2026-05-29 17:30 | Dyker Beach Park, 334 Bay 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11228, United States
Join Councilman David Carr and The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Brooklyn for a Spring Concert in the Park on Friday, May 29th at 5:30PM.
This free community event will be held on Bay 8th Street in Dyker Park and feature live performances by M.A.S. swing and IS 201 The Madeline Brennan School Student Band.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets for placement on the grass during the event.
Brought to the Brooklyn Community Courtesy of The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Council District 50.

17th Annual Golf Outing
2026-06-08 11:00 | Dyker Beach Golf Course, 1030 86th St, Brooklyn, NY, 11228, United States
Join us for the FIAO Brooklyn 17th Annual Golf Outing, a premier community event bringing together supporters, partners, and friends for a day of golf, networking, and celebration in support of the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn and Il Centro.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Dyker Beach Golf Course, the day will kick off with registration and BBQ at 11:00 AM, followed by lunch and a shotgun start. Throughout the course, guests will enjoy fun food stations, refreshing beverages, and interactive on-course experiences, along with opportunities to participate in raffles and contests.
The day will conclude with our Honoree Recognition Dinner, where we will proudly celebrate three exceptional individuals who have made a lasting impact on the Italian American community and exemplify leadership, generosity, and excellence.

Honoring:

Paul DiSpirito: President & CEO, Lioni Italian Heros & Brooklyn Style Catering

Sergey Motov, MD FAAEM: Emergency Medicine Physician and Research Director at Maimonides Medical Center

Nick Pesce: General Manager FPL Foods & La Bella Marketplace

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Hispanic Heritage Celebration
2026-09-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Il Centro Community Center, 8711 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11214, United States
Join FIAO Il Centro for our Hispanic Heritage Celebration on September 26th from 12pm to 2pm. The event will feature dancing, cultural foods, demonstrations and more. RSVP to the FREE community event by filling out the form below.

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FIAO Columbus Day Brunch
2026-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Private: Russo’s On The Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY, 11414, United States
Join The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Brooklyn for our Annual Columbus Day Brunch honoring the Grand Marshal’s of the 44th Annual Columbus Parade. The event will take place at Russo’s On The Bay on Sunday, October 4th from 11am to 4pm. Tickets, sponsorship and journal ads can be purchased using our online box office below.

Meet Our 2026 Grand Marshals! Check Back As We’ll Be Rolling Out Exclusive Interviews With Each of Our Honorees.

Roseanne SainatoPrincipal of PS 204Educational Leader

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44th Annual Columbus Day Parade
2026-10-10 13:00 | 18th Avenue & 61st Street, 18th Avenue & 61st Street, brooklyn, NY, 11204, United States
You’re invited to join FIAO for our 44th Annual Columbus Day Parade on Saturday, October 10th! The day begins with Mass at St. Athanasius Church (2154 61st Street) at 10am followed by the cities longest parade which will begin at 1pm on 18th Avenue (Cristoforo Colombo Blvd) and 61st street!
This year FIAO is proud to announce thar our parade will be led by the following Grand Marshals:
Hon. Julie Menin
Speaker
New York City Council
Giulio Mannino
Owner
Il Colosseo Restaurants
Joseph Mure Jr. Esq.
Joseph Mure Jr. Esq. & Associates
Roseann Sainato
Principal of PS 204
Don’t forget that in addition to our parade, we’ll also be hosting our Signature Brunch to recognize our Grand Marshal’s on their outstanding service to our community. Learn more about our brunch and purchase tickets and sponsorship here.
