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And lots of coverage from the Columbus Citizens Foundation, the organization that puts on the parade:

 

 

 

 

 

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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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Rafael Ortiz (Official Christopher Columbus) chronicled the day’s events:

Getting ready for the parade

Video of getting ready behind the scenes

Marching and getting ready

Columbus and Queen Isabella

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