Julia Gargano joins ‘American Idol’ alumni for Staten Island concert this summer: How to attend Updated May 06, 2021; Posted May 06, 2021 Julia Gargano said, “This is the best way to start the day.,” at her surprise drive-by parade on Saturday March 8, 2020. (Staten Island Advance/ Alexandra Salmieri) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Julia Gargano is making good on her promise. A year ago, as a parade of fans and family drove down the Westerleigh resident’s street to show their love for the “American Idol” contestant, Gargano told the Advance/SILive.com that she would love to put on a “hometown show” for all those who supported her once coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions were lifted.