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Hudson County officials hosted the Annual Columbus Square Park Wreath Laying and Flag Raising Ceremony for the public on Thursday. Attendees gathered under the gazebo to share memories about Columbus Park and to honor some of Hoboken’s most prominent Italian Americans. There was also a musical presentation from the Hoboken High Rockin’ Redwings Ban...

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In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed from the Spanish port of Palos de la Frontera on behalf of Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II, but his roots trace back to Genoa, Italy.  The story of his journey remains a source of pride for many Italian Americans whose families also crossed the Atlantic.  His voyage inspired many others to follow and ulti...

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Just in time for Columbus Day in Philadelphia, the box that encloses the Christopher Columbus statue in Marconi Plaza has a fresh coat of green, white and red paint. City officials say they spruced up the box at the request of district Councilman Mark Squilla. The statue was a source of controversy during racial justice protests two years ago, prom...

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The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans kicked off its Columbus Day celebrations with a flag raising Friday. The ceremony was held in Daley Plaza and attended by a delegation from Italy along with some Chicago aldermen. Columbus Day is Monday. The day will begin with a mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii and then a wreath laying ceremo...

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The Borough will host the annual Columbus Day celebration with a performance by Italian singing-sensation Biagio this Saturday, Oct. 8 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The performance will take place at 515 Union Boulevard and parking is available on Peterson Road behind the Totowa Public Library. The event is presented by the Totowa Republican Organization....

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Brooklyn’s Federation of Italian Organizations will host its 40th annual Columbus Day Parade at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. In addition to saluting the famed Italian seafarer, explorer and navigator, the march heralds Italian heritage and culture. The route runs along 18th Avenue (Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard) from 61st Street to Benson Avenue, wit...

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Hudson County Superior Court Judge Joseph Turula will serve as grand marshal when the annual Jersey City Columbus parade steps off Saturday afternoon for the first time since 2019. The parade is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. at Dickinson High School at Palisade and Newark avenues. The celebration of Italian heritage and contributions to the nation w...

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For over a year, I’ve been participating in the National Museums and Cultural Institutions Committee formed by the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations. This committee grew out of a plan activated by COPOMIAO and ISDA National President Basil M. Russo to unite Italian Americans across the United States through initiative...

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Former district attorney and county commissioner Michael Marino made a return visit to the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Thursday with a request: Restore the Columbus Day holiday in Montgomery County. The well-known county lawyer was joined by more than 25 other area residents donning “restore Columbus Day” name tags in solidarity. Marin...

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On Monday, October 10, the 78th Annual Columbus Day Parade will be held in New York City. The Parade celebrates Italian American heritage, culture and achievements and is the largest celebration of Italian heritage in the world. Grand Marshal Tom Golisano will lead the Parade up Fifth Avenue from 47th to 72nd Streets from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. 2022...

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