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Views from Bensonhurst’s Columbus Parade [PHOTOS]

(Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)BENSONHURST – While the Columbus Day Parade may have much of Midtown Manhattan blocked off today, Brooklynites celebrated their Italian heritage with a Columbus Parade of their own on Saturday, October 7. The event kicked off around noon on the hot, sunny day, with classic cars parked on

Bensonhurst’s Columbus Day Parade is This Saturday

BENSONHURST – This Saturday, for the 36th time 18th Avenue in Bensonhurst, which also bears the name of Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard, will host the annual Columbus Day Parade [/tag/columbus-day-parade/]. This year, the Grand Marshals will be Councilmember Mark Treyger, Deputy Inspector Anthony Sanseverino (62nd precinct), Nick Pesce of LaBella Market

Brooklyn Shows Off Italian Spirit At This Weekend’s Columbus Day Parade [Photos]

Photo via The National Italian American Foundation [https://www.facebook.com/niaf.org/photos/pcb.10154659098543856/10154659089508856/?type=3&theater] The rainy weather couldn’t dampen Brooklyn’s spirits at the borough’s annual Columbus Day Parade this past weekend. The festive affair, which took place along 18th Avenue

Viva Italia! Highlights From This Year’s Columbus Day Parade [Video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m27hcy1J1ug Once again, as in years past [/photos-bensonhursts-columbus-day-parade-brings-community-together-2/], Bensonhurst’s 34th Annual Columbus Day Parade [/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-columbus-day-parade-this-saturday/] was a smashing success. Nearly every school, community center, and church in town marched down 18th Avenue for the joyous annual event organized by the Federation of Italian

Colton, Gentile To Serve As Grand Marshals Of Bensonhurst’s Columbus Day Parade

From last year’s parade.The following is a press release from the offices of Assemblyman William Colton: Assembly Member William Colton (47th Assembly District – Brooklyn) will be one of four grand marshals for Brooklyn’s 33rd Annual Columbus Day parade. The parade will take place on Saturday, October 11th

Brooklyn’s 32nd Annual Columbus Day Parade Slated For October 12

Source: Team at Carnaval.com Studios via Wikimedia CommonsThe Federation of Italian American Organizations (FIAO) of Brooklyn will honor its Italian heritage and celebrate their community during the 32nd Annual Columbus Day Parade, October 12. The parade will stretch along 18th Avenue-Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard from 61st Street to 84th Street.

Photos: Bensonhurst’s Columbus Day Parade Brings Community Together

This past Saturday, thousands of people came to Bensonhurst to celebrate the community’s 31st Annual Columbus Day Parade. With their American flags in tow, locals rejoiced in Brooklyn’s personal tribute to cultural diversity and U.S. discovery. The parade started on 60th Street and 18th Avenue (appropriately at

This Year, Brooklyn’s Columbus Day Parade Shared With Staten Islanders

Source: Team at Carnaval.com Studios via Wikimedia CommonsThe 31st Annual Brooklyn Columbus Day Parade along 18th Avenue will have one special addition: Staten Islanders. Because of a conflict of schedule, the parade in Staten Island had to be cancelled. Residents and participants were disappointed, according to Home Reporter News