(W/A/CA) Michael Cavallaro. In 1923* Italy was pulling itself from the wreckage of the First World War while unknowingly plummeting towards another. The Nation seemed to be holding its breath* and the slightest perceived transgression could result in violence. On the evening of The Feast of the Epiphany* it did. Paolo is caught between a rowdy group of local Fascist Party members and his family* and the choice he's about to make will change his life forever. Based on a true story* PARADE WITH FIREWORKS is the Eisner Award nominated tale of family* country* loyalty and betrayal.