Hundreds of Italian-Americans came together for an invitation-only dinner at the /*Waldorf Astoria*/ to pay tribute to a time-honored tradition.
The Gala Dinner is as old as the parade itself - it dates back to 1929.
The event raises money for charities supporting Italian-American students.
You can watch the Columbus Day Parade starting Monday at noon on ABC7 and on 7online by clicking HERE.
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