From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 20s
74th Columbus Day Parade Led by Tony Danza
Tony Danza leads Chicago's 74th Columbus Day Parade with Italian American traditions.
In brief
Tony Danza leads Chicago's 74th Columbus Day Parade with Italian American traditions. Chicago's 74th Columbus Day Parade marched Monday with Tony Danza as grand marshal and the Campagna Youth Orchestra. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
74th Columbus Day Parade Begins
Chicago's 74th annual Columbus Day Parade started Monday morning at Wacker Drive and Dearborn Street.
Tony Danza as Grand Marshal
Tony Danza and Cristiana Dell’Anna led the parade with original Foreigner singer Lou Gramm.
Parade Route Shifted
The parade moved from State Street to Wacker Drive and Dearborn Street due to construction.
Campagna Youth Orchestra
A 34-piece Campagna Youth Orchestra from Campania, Italy marched as the parade’s region of honor.
Italian Flag Display
Spectators cheered as floats with giant Italian flags marched through Chicago’s Loop.
Cyr Wheel Artists
Cyr Wheel artists rolled along the parade route in the Loop Monday morning.
Band Members March
Band members wore bowties in Italian flag colors as they marched in the parade.
Floats and Spectators
Spectators cheered as floats passed by during the 74th annual Columbus Day Parade.
Parade Date Confirmed
The parade occurred Monday, October 12, 2.026, celebrating Italian American heritage.
The big picture
Chicago's 74th Columbus Day Parade marched Monday with Tony Danza as grand marshal and the Campagna Youth Orchestra.
