This year’s Columbus Day parade in Chicago was significant because indigenous people (specifically from the Native American Guardians Association) joined forces with Italian Americans and took part in the parade. Check out some coverage of the parade below:
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Article from Italian Sons and Daughters of America
Rafael Ortiz (Official Christopher Columbus) chronicled the day’s events:
Video of getting ready behind the scenes
Screenshots from news coverage