Great costumes, plenty of food and lots of live music make this one of New York's bigger street parades. The Columbus Day Parade on Fifth Ave at 44th St celebrates the "discovery" of America by Christopher Columbus in 1492.
The parade starts on Fifth Ave at 47th St and goes up to 72nd St.
On October 10, 2011, Fifth Avenue will be transformed during the Columbus Day Parade, the world’s largest celebration of Italian-American culture. The parade will be led by Grand Marshal Joseph J. Plumeri. He is a noted philanthropist and business leader, and is the Chairman and CEO of Willis Group Holdings.
The parade celebrates the spirit of exploration and courage that inspired Christopher Columbus’s 1492 expedition and the important contributions Italian-Americans have made to the United States. Over a dozen high school bands, as well as virtuosi professional groups from the United States and Italy, will march up Fifth Avenue and fill the canyons of midtown with joyous, heart-pounding music. Traditional folk groups perform centuries-old dances, and cutting-edge designs are brought to the parade route in displays of the vibrant culture that is Italy today.
Location
The Columbus Day Parade begins on Fifth Avenue at 47th Street, and continues north along Fifth Avenue to 72nd Street.
Directions
Take B, D, F or Q train to 47th St and Sixth Ave and walk south and east a few blocks.
Or take 4, 5 or 6 train to Grand Central Station and walk north and west a few blocks.
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The Bronx
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Interactive Bronx map
