"The coastal storm battering New York on Monday has washed out the big Columbus Day Parade celebrating Italian heritage in Midtown that was due to take place this afternoon. More than 33,000 participants were due to march up 5th Avenue between 44th and 72nd Streets beginning at noon on Monday, with tens of thousands more onlookers expected to line the parade route. But Mother Nature had other plans as a strong nor'easter is bringing heavy rain and wind to the tri-state area."
"With Gov. Kathy Hochul declaring a state of emergency on Sunday due to the anticipated stormy weather, the Columbus Citizens Foundation announced late Sunday night that the parade would not proceed as planned on Monday. Due to the governor's declaration of a state of emergency this evening in response to the dangerous weather conditions brought on by the nor'easter, including high winds, heavy rain and flooding in surrounding areas, we must cancel the 81st annual Columbus Day Parade for the safety of all participants and viewers, said Amy Briskin, a spokesperson for the Columbus Citizens Foundation. The parade will not be rescheduled for this year; the next Columbus Day march is scheduled to take place in October 2026."
A powerful nor'easter brought heavy rain, high winds and flooding to the New York tri-state area, forcing cancellation of the Columbus Day Parade in Midtown. More than 33,000 participants had been slated to march up Fifth Avenue between 44th and 72nd Streets, with tens of thousands of spectators expected along the route. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency due to the storm. The Columbus Citizens Foundation canceled the 81st annual parade for safety reasons and announced it will not be rescheduled for the current year; the next march is scheduled for October 2026. The parade was previously scrapped in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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