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The dreams of a new life for Italian immigrants in ‘L’Merica’ were mixed in the land discovered by Cristoforo Colombo. In their tightly knit neighborhoods, they had in common: poverty, culinary flavors, culture, and unwavering faith in God. Some of these pockets of Italian Americans came to be recognized as Little Italys. Early settlers landed near...

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The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) is proud to announce a collaboration with members of the Native American Community during the 2024 Columbus Day Parade on Monday, October 14, 2024. “This is an initiative a long Nme coming,” said Ron Onesti, President of the JCCIA. “We have been working together with tribal communities to dispe...

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ABC7, Chicago's most-watched television station, is celebrating the city's vibrant Italian American community, with the broadcast of the 72nd annual Columbus Day Parade. The live event is hosted by ABC7 sports anchor and "Windy City Weekend" host Ryan Chiaverini, reporter Liz Nagy and meteorologist Greg Dutra, reporting all the festivities from the...

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The annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and weekend-long Italian Festival, which begins in Seaside Park and is centered in Seaside Heights, will be held Oct. 11-3 this year. The 33rd annual celebration will highlight Italian culture with a traditional street festival and an appearance by dignitaries from Italy. “Experience the vibrant atmospher...

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A century-old statue of Christopher Columbus that was defaced and tossed into a lake during protests in Virginia four years ago is now standing tall in New York City’s suburbs. The 1-ton likeness of the Italian explorer was moved to Rockland County after it was salvaged by the Sons of Italy in the Rockland town of Blauvelt, and the stately cleaned-...

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Newport is gearing up for its annual Italian Heritage Parade, with Greg Gizzi at the helm as the 2024 Grand Marshal. Gizzi, a former president of Forum Lodge #391, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, is set to lead the procession on October 14, 2024. The parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. from St. Joseph’s Church, winding its way through Newp...

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The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Brooklyn (FIAO) announced that its 42nd annual Brooklyn Columbus Day Parade will take place Saturday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. This is the exact day of the month, 532 years earlier in 1492, when Italian navigator Christopher Columbus, on his first voyage, landed on the island of San Salvatore, resulting...

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This year, the Italian American Alliance will again host a Columbus Day Italian-American Cultural Celebration on COLUMBUS DAY, Monday, October 14, 2024 from NOON to 4:00 P.M. The Tall Ship Park is located at 1 East Pier Drive in East Boston, Pier 1. It is a short walk from the Maverick Square MBTA Station in East Boston. The venue offers a magnific...

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Local and county officials will join the Trenton Columbus Statue Restoration Committee and several Italian American organizations for a Columbus Day flag-raising ceremony in Veterans Park on October 14,. The event will take place from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The ceremony will include remarks from Honorable Cav. Gilda Rorro Ed.D., Honorary Vice Consul...

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The Italian American One Voice Coalition (“IAOVC”), America’s largest independent Italian American anti-bias organization, has elected the New Hampshire State Legislature and Governor Chris Sununu to its “IAOVC Hall of Fame” for passage of HB 1014, which mandates, by state law, that cities and towns are now required to recognize Columbus Day on the...

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