Kickoff celebration held for 2019 Columbus Day Parade in NYC

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Kickoff celebration held for 2019 Columbus Day Parade in NYC
The 75th annual Columbus Day Parade will be held next Monday in New York City.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A kick-off celebration was held Monday night for the annual Columbus Day Parade in New York City, the largest celebration of Italian-American heritage and culture in the world

Eyewitness News Anchor Ken Rosato introduced dignitaries and honorees for the parade.

This year's event features over 130 groups and nearly a million spectators. It shines a spotlight on Italian design and cuisine, with Grand Marshal Massimo Ferragamo, Chairman of Ferragamo, USA leading the way.

The 75th annual parade steps off Monday, October 14 at 11:30 a.m. ABC7NY is proud to partner with the Columbus Citizens Foundation, and to present live coverage of the parade from Noon through 3:00 p.m.

Join Ken Rosato, Lauren Glassberg and Sandra Bookman for all the color and fun from the parade on Monday.

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