New York City Hosts 80th Annual Columbus Day Parade Amid Road Closures
The parade celebrates Italian heritage with local politicians participating, while road closures impact city traffic.
- Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul were among the prominent figures marching in the parade along Fifth Avenue.
- The event, organized by the Columbus Citizens Foundation, featured floats, marching bands, and cultural performances.
- New DNA analysis suggests that Christopher Columbus may have been Spanish and Jewish, not Italian, sparking discussions.
- Road closures affected several streets in Manhattan, including sections of Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue.
- While the parade celebrated Italian AmericanIndigenous Peoples’ Day was also observed in New York City.
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