Columbus Day Parade Chicago 2024. The city of chicago recognizes both holidays on the second monday in october, despite the controversy over columbus' legacy. The columbus day parade was a collage of people singing from floats, marching bands, and seemingly fewer politicians than in years past.
Paul anka, the grand marshall in chicago’s columbus day parade. The columbus day parade marks its 70 th anniversary this year with the annual parade including floats, bands and marchers in the downtown chicago area.