Mayor not invited to march in Bronx Columbus Parade

Oct 02, 2017 1001

BY: Patrick Rocchio

Mark your calendars – the Bronx Columbus Day Parade is coming up on Sunday, October 8! The 41st annual parade will step off at noon, marching on Morris Park Avenue from White Plains Road to Williamsbridge Road. At Williamsbridge Road there will be a reviewing stand that will include dignitaries and elected officials. The annual celebration of Italian-American unity and civic pride will not be marred by the current debate about Columbus’ role in history, indicated parade coordinator Tony Signorile.

Signorile said that because of the controversy surrounding a city-wide commission studying statues and monuments for possible removal, including a statue of Columbus in Columbus Circle in Manhattan, the parade won’t be inviting Mayor de Blasio to march in this year’s parade.

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SOURCE: https://www.bxtimes.com/

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