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Italian American heritage celebrated at Columbus Day parade
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Chicago’s Columbus Day Parade celebrates Italian heritage and Native American unity
CHICAGO — Thousands of Chicagoans gathered in the Loop on Monday for the city’s 72nd annual Columbus Day parade. The celebration of Italian American heritage featured floats, marching bands, singers, and dancers descending State Street. The parade’s theme this year was “Bridging gaps, celebrating our heritage, and protecting our culture.”
Sights and sounds from Chicago's 2024 Columbus Day Parade
There was music, noise and only a little political campaigning at this year's Columbus Day Parade along State Street in downtown Chicago.The Columbus Day Parade was a collage of people singing from floats,
Two holidays, one Chicago: Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day celebrated across the city
Jasmine Eleck, an early career fellow at the Field Museum who is indigenous to California, studied history in college because she had seen certain histories suppressed. “I want to ensure that I include more perspectives and more voices in history,
Chicago celebrates Italian American heritage with 72nd Annual Columbus Day Parade
The Italian American community in Chicago will come together to celebrate their heritage with the 72nd annual Columbus Day Parade.
Is there mail today? What to know about USPS on Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day
The federal holiday of Columbus Day falls on Monday, Oct. 14, which means many businesses across the United States are closed. But is mail delivered on Columbus Day?
Italian American and Indigenous groups show solidarity ahead of Columbus Day
The debate over Christopher Columbus’ celebrated history has heated up in recent years, but organizers say this event challenged that divided conversation.
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Italian Americans, Native Americans in Chicago open dialogue over Columbus Day controversies
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Before Monday's Columbus Day Parade, Italian Americans and Native Americans in Chicago are trying ...
Columbus Day Parade 2024 in NYC on Monday. Street closures, parade route and more
New York City's annual Columbus Day Parade returns on Monday, which means street closures in Midtown Manhattan.
Here’s what’s open (and closed) on Columbus Day 2024
In general, no. Columbus Day is a federal holiday, meaning most banks will be closed as well. One exception is American ...
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Before Monday's Columbus Day Parade, Italian Americans and Native Americans in Chicago are trying to come together to open a dialogue over the controversy that has surrounded the holiday for years ...
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NYC Columbus Day Parade 2024: Street closures, route, schedule and more
Hundreds of thousands of people will line 5th Avenue in NYC for the 80th annual Columbus Day Parade. Here's what you need to ...