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NYC Columbus Day Parade Canceled After Hochul Declares Emergency for Nor’easter

The long-running event was called off following a state emergency order prompted by a nor’easter forecast to worsen around midday.

Overview

  • Organizers announced the cancellation late Sunday, just over 12 hours before the parade’s scheduled start, citing safety concerns tied to the governor’s order.
  • The State of Emergency is in effect Monday for all five New York City boroughs as well as Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, extending to contiguous counties.
  • New Jersey issued a separate statewide emergency as the storm threatens broader regional impacts.
  • Forecasts warn of up to 3-foot coastal surge, waves near 15 feet and wind gusts up to 60 mph, with the most hazardous period expected around noon Monday.
  • The parade will not be rescheduled, with organizers planning to return in 2026, and residents are urged to enable emergency alerts by texting their county or borough name to 333111.