FROM NY POST: New York City’s 81st annual Columbus Day Parade on Monday was canceled due to the governor’s state of emergency order and inclement weather spurring floods across the tri-state area.
The Columbus Citizens Foundation, which organizes the parade through Manhattan, announced the cancellation late Sunday, just over 12 hours ahead of its scheduled start time.
The parade won’t be rescheduled, the group added.
“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,” the group wrote in a statement. “While we cannot reschedule this year’s parade, we look forward to seeing everyone at our 82nd annual parade in 2026.”
The State of Emergency order is for the Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk and Westchester counties, as well as counties contiguous with these, the governor’s office said.
