# 74th Columbus Day Parade Led by Tony Danza

> Tony Danza leads Chicago's 74th Columbus Day Parade with Italian American traditions.
- Title: 74th Columbus Day Parade Led by Tony Danza · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/arts-and-culture/2026/10/12/columbus-day-parade-photos-italian-americans
- Published: 2026-10-13T00:24:32.043+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Chicago's 74th Columbus Day Parade marched Monday with Tony Danza as grand marshal and the Campagna Youth Orchestra.