Celebrating Italian-American Culture: Highlights from the 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade
The 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade, billed as the world's largest celebration of Italian American heritage, returned to Fifth Avenue in New York City, drawing thousands of spectators. Participants, including Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, marched along the parade route between 42nd and 72nd Streets, while NYPD officers and mounted units also took part in the festivities.