81. The annual Columbus Day procession in New York, which will be held on Monday, was canceled after Governor Kathy Hochul declared an emergency due to bad weather.
The abolition announced on Sunday evening by Columbus Citizens Foundation (CCF), just 12 hours before the show when Nor’easter approached the east coast of the US.
“Given the Governor of the Emergency Governor, in response to dangerous weather conditions brought by Nor’easter, including high wind, heavy rain and floods in the surrounding areas, we must cancel the 81.
“Although we cannot overpay this year’s show, we look forward to seeing everyone at our 82. The annual procession in 2026,” he added.
Cancellation comes after US President Donald Trump signed a statement Thursday, repetition that October 13 is to be observed as Columbus Day at national level, despite the recent efforts to rework compliance as a day of indigenous people.
In comparison, former President Joe Biden signed a similar statement that declared October 13 per day of indigenous population.
Columbus Day, first recognized as a federal holiday in 1971, has been historically celebrated by Italian communities in the US since the early 20th century.
Bad weather
The CCF announcement came when New York Hochul Governor announced that all five neighborhoods, as well as Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester county, apply an emergency.
Neighboring New Jersey was also placed in an emergency because of the upcoming storm.
Both of them are expected to remain on most of Monday, Nor’easter defending on the east coast.
It is expected that the worst of the storm will hit around 12:00 on Monday, with 3 feet of overvoltage and up to 15 feet are expected along the coast. The gusts of up to 60 MPH can also be expected, revealed by the latest forecasts.
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