80th annual Columbus Day Parade returns to NYC celebrating Italian-American heritage

Buongiorno! Save the date for the Columbus Day Parade, probably the most vital Italian-American cultural occasions in NYC.

The eightieth annual Columbus Day Parade returns to the Huge Apple on Monday, Oct. 14, to have fun Italian-American heritage, tradition and achievements. The parade route is alongside Fifth Avenue, from 47 Road to 72 Road. It’s going to happen from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The parade, which the Columbus Residents Basis organizes, will function bands, floats and an array of marching teams.

What are some new floats this 12 months?

A brand new float this 12 months celebrates the Italian language. The well-known Verrazzano Float may even return to have fun the five hundredth anniversary of explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano’s discovery of New York.

Different highlights embrace red-carpet performances that can happen on Fifth Avenue between 68 and 69 Streets. These embrace: Italian-American vocalist-entertainer, Natalie Pinto; recording artist and Vegas headliner, Chris Ruggiero; Vittorio Di Carlo, “The Swish Tenor;” rising vocal artist, Jessa Salerno; and Italian folks rock band, Amici.

“We are very completely satisfied to share that this 12 months, there shall be singers acting on most of the floats, which is able to make the parade much more enjoyable for viewers alongside Fifth Avenue,” Lisa Ackerman, government director of Columbus Residents Basis, mentioned.

This 12 months’s Grand Marshal is Michael T. Strianese, former CEO of L3 Applied sciences, Inc., an aerospace and nationwide safety firm. Vivian Cardia and Carmine Di Sibio will be a part of him as honorees on the parade.

Christopher Loiacono, president of the Columbus Residents Basis, invited spectators of all backgrounds to attend the historic celebration.

“We hope that New Yorkers of all backgrounds will be a part of us in celebrating Italian American tradition and our neighborhood’s many accomplishments,” he mentioned. “All of our honorees are recognized for his or her beneficiant philanthropic exercise, particularly to increase instructional alternatives to underserved college students.”

Loiacono mentioned that the Columbus Residents Basis has given $40 million in scholarships over the previous 40 years to assist Italian-American college students.

“And whereas celebrating our achievements, we acknowledge the braveness and accomplishments of all immigrant communities that make our metropolis, state and nation nice,” he mentioned.

The parade shall be broadcast reside on ABC Channel 7 from midday to three p.m. ABC reporters Sandra Bookman, Mike Marza, and Lauren Glassberg, together with ABC7 reporter Joelle Garguilo and actor and radio host Joe Piscopo, will host the printed and serve as masters of ceremonies. Giada Valenti will introduce the musical performances on the purple carpet stage.

What you want to learn about attending the 2024 Columbus Day Parade in NYC

When is the Parade?

The parade is on Columbus Day: Monday, Oct. 14, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

The place does it happen?

The parade begins on Fifth Avenue at forty fourth Road. The route contunes alongside Fifth Avenue and wraps at 72nd Road.

What time does the parade finish?

The parade will finish at 3:30 p.m.

Will the parade be broadcast on TV?

Sure. The parade shall be broadcast reside on ABC Channel 7 from 12 to three p.m. Viewers may also stream the occasion reside at abc7ny.com, the abc7NY App and abc7NY related TV apps on Amazon Hearth TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku.

What’s the Columbus Residents Basis?

The Columbus Residents Basis is a nonprofit group devoted to celebrating Italian heritage and creating alternatives for youthful Italian Individuals. It organizes the annual Columbus Day Parade in NYC.

Extra details about the parade is accessible on-line at columbuscitizens.org.