Thousands cheer on the 79th annual Columbus Day Parade in NYC: photos

Oct 9, 2023

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The 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade returned to Fifth Avenue in New York City on Monday, October 9th, 2023. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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Billed as the world’s largest celebration of Italian American heritage. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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The Parade took place northbound on 5th Avenue, between 42nd and 72nd Streets. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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Spectators celebrate the annual Columbus Day Parade on Fifth Avenue. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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Billed as the world’s largest celebration of Italian American heritage. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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People participate in the annual Columbus Day Parade on Fifth Avenue. Getty Images

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Spectators celebrate the annual Columbus Day Parade on Fifth Avenue. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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Rachelle di Stasio, Miss New York USA, waves to the crowds. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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Gov. Kathy Hochul participates in the annual 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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NYPD Highway patrol officers pose for the media at the parade. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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NYC’s finest took part.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams marches in the Columbus Citizens Foundation’s Columbus Day Parade. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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Spectators celebrate the annual Columbus Day Parade on Fifth Avenue. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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An NYPD officer from the Mounted Unit participates. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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Rachelle di Stasio, Miss New York USA, waves to the crowds. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams marches in the Columbus Citizens Foundation’s Columbus Day Parade. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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Participants ride Vespas. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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Thumbs up from the NYPD. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

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