In June, we had the exciting job of surprising our 2026 Autumnfest Grand Marshal, Garrett Mancieri!  As a committee, we love reading all the nominations we receive each year. The things we focus on are what the person has done for the community and what they have done for Autumnfest. For this year’s recipient, the question became “what hasn’t he done?”

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Garrett has served several terms as a City Councilor. In addition, the list of committees he is on is LONG. Woonsocket Head Start Board Member, Northern RI Board of Realtors, Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative, Main Street Holiday Stroll Committee, WED Building Committee, Levitt AMP Woonsocket, Beacon Charter Schools Board Member,Sojourner House Community Advisory Board, Woonsocket Democratic City Committee, George Nasuti Foundation, and Beloved Woonsocket. When he’s not busy with these volunteer positions, he is the owner and broker of Mancieri Real Estate.

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Garrett was an Autumnfest committee member for 7 years, serving 3 as chair. He played a key role in helping establish the organization as a 501c3. But his commitment to the festival didn’t stop after his time on the committee. He answers every question we have, provides his best advice, and is in attendance of every event to show his support.  Our chair, Lee, said it best at the surprise: “you had probably the most nominations that anyone has ever had, but that’s not what got you this jacket. What got you this jacket is your love for the city, your dedication to Woonsocket, and all the great things that you do.”

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We look forward to celebrating Garrett for this well-deserved honor during the 48th annual festival!