From ABC7 New York · · 1m
Mayor Mamdani Skips Columbus Day Parade
NYC Mayor Mamdani skips Columbus Day Parade as festivities return to Fifth Avenue.
In brief
NYC Mayor Mamdani skips Columbus Day Parade as festivities return to Fifth Avenue. NYC Mayor Mamdani will skip Columbus Day Parade as Italian American celebrations return to Fifth Avenue. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Columbus Day Parade Returns
The 82nd annual Columbus Day Parade steps off Monday along Fifth Avenue celebrating Italian American heritage and marking 250 years of Italian contributions to America.
Ray Dalio as Grand Marshal
This year's grand marshal is Ray Dalio, founder and mentor of Bridgewater Associates, philanthropist and bestselling author.
Mayor Mamdani Skips Parade
Mayor Mamdani is not expected to attend the festivities after recently posting a video on social media highlighting the journey of Italian Americans without mentioning Christopher Columbus.
Council Member's Statement
Council Member Joan Ariola said: 'I'm proud that I was part of the chorus of Italian American voices that encouraged the mayor to stay away from Columbus Day celebrations.Why would he want to be there?
“I'm proud that I was part of the chorus of Italian American voices that encouraged the mayor to stay away from Columbus Day celebrations. Why would he want to be there? To get pictures? We will never forget the picture of him giving the statue of Christopher Columbus the middle finger.”
In short
NYC Mayor Mamdani will skip Columbus Day Parade as Italian American celebrations return to Fifth Avenue.
