Columbus Day Parade brings
out Morris Park’s best
Morris Park was back to
its usual celebratory buzz
on Sunday, Oct. 10, as the
community came out to
once again enjoy the annual
Columbus Day Parade. Fending
off some gray skies and
increasing rain, the revelry and
pageantry was on full display as
participants celebrated Italian
American culture. Elected
offi cials, community leaders and
area residents lined the streets
to watch the parade fl oats pass
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by. The 49th Precinct Police
Explorers program marched
in the parade, along with the
dance group Fancy Feet and
St. Catherine Academy’s cheer
squad. State Attorney General
Leitita James, NYC Republican
mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa,
state Assemblyman Michael
Benedetto and NYC Councilman
Mark Gjonaj were some of the
dignitaries to participate in the
event.
-Bronx Times
Members of the Yemeni community take part in the
parade route.
Dance group Fancy Feet performs in the rain while parade grand marshals and dignitaries
look on. Phots Adrian Childress
Preston High School Senior Isabella
Vento was awarded Miss Columbus of
the Bronx Columbus Day Parade.
Photo courtesy Gabriela Del Valle
Guardian Angels founder Curtis
Sliwa, the NYC Republican
Italian fl ags were on display throughout Morris Park on Oct. 10, 2021. mayoral candidate.
Assemblyman Michael Benedetto