NEW YORK-OCTOBER 9: The Columbus Citizens Foundation 66th Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at The Grand Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City. NY. 2010 Grand Marshal: Maria Bartiromo, CNBC Anchor, Columnist & Author of The Weekend that Changed Wall Street. 2010 Honorees: Frank Bisignano, Chief Administrative Officer JP Morgan Chase & Jason DeSena Trennert, Founder, Chief Investment Strategist, Strategas Research Partners About: It's a tradition that dates back to 1944, the year the Columbus Citizens Foundation's predecessor organization was incorporated. On the weekend before Columbus Day, Foundation members and their guests meet in the Waldorf Astoria Grand Ballroom for an evening of friendship and entertainment that celebrates the strong bonds between Italy and the United States while raising funds for scholarships. During the evening, the Foundation pays tribute to the year's honorees and the Grand Marshal of the Columbus Day Parade. These men and women share several characteristics: they are leaders in their chosen fields, they are deeply committed to their families, and they are grateful for the opportunities their families have received in America, as well as the Italian heritage that they hold dear. The ballroom stage has seen performances by exceptional singers from many categories of music: American Idol and pop star Katharine McPhee, opera tenor Salvatore Licitra, entertainer Joe Piscopo, and scores of other outstanding talents. And the ballroom’s dance floor vibrates from the tread of dancers' feet long into the night. PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2010 by Christopher D.M. London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com************PLEASE NOTE: More id's to follow late this evening or tomorrow.