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Columbus Day Parade in New York City

The 2009 Columbus Day Parade will take place on October 12, 2009

By Heather Cross, About.com

When Is The Columbus Day Parade?

The Columbus Day Parade will take place on Monday, October 12, 2009.

What Time is the Columbus Day Parade?

The Columbus Day Parade begins at 11:45 and lasts until 3 p.m.

Where Does the Columbus Day Parade Go?

The Columbus Day Parade begins on Fifth Avenue at 44th Street, and continues north along Fifth Avenue to 79th Street.

Where and When is the Columbus Day Mass?

The Columbus Day Mass takes place at St. Patrick's Cathedral (50th Street/Fifth Avenue) at 9:30 a.m.

Columbus Day Parade Overview

The Columbus Day Parade has been organized in New York since 1929. Over 35,000 people participate in the Columbus Day Parade in New York City each year. The Columbus Day Parade takes place on the second Monday in October.

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