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Mamdani to skip Manhattan Columbus parade in latest snub to NYC Italian community

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Campanile, C. (2026, October 12). Mamdani to skip Manhattan Columbus parade in latest snub to NYC Italian community. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/11/us-news/mamdani-to-skip-manhattan-columbus-parade-in-latest-snub-to-nyc-italian-community/

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani is refusing to attend the Columbus Day parade on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, continuing his criticism of Christopher Columbus as a colonizer responsible for abuse against Native Americans. This decision has upset Angelo Vivolo, chairman of the Columbus Heritage Coalition, who argues that the parade celebrates Italian-American culture and heritage rather than just Columbus himself. Mamdani's stance is part of a broader pattern of controversial actions; he also boycotted the Israel Day parade in May due to his criticism of Israeli policies.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a critic of Christopher Columbus, has declined to attend this year’s Columbus Day parade in Manhattan, angering many members of the city’s Italian-American community. Mamdani previously posted an image online giving the finger to a statue of Columbus and called for it to be removed. He often refers to Columbus as a colonizer who mistreated Native Americans, a stance that has led to tensions with local Italian organizations like the Columbus Heritage Coalition, which represents over 50 groups. Angelo Vivolo, chairman of the coalition, accused Mamdani of being disrespectful and noted that the parade celebrates not just Columbus but also the rich culture and heritage of Italian-Americans in New York City. The mayor’s decision comes after he also skipped the Israel Day Parade earlier this year, adding to perceptions of his reluctance to support community events tied to specific cultural heritages.

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Mamdani is skipping the Christopher Columbus Day parade up Fifth Avenue on Monday, The Post has learned. asserted

Post → skip → Monday

The snub isn’t a huge surprise as the mayor has often railed against the explorer, bashing him as a colonist that abused and displaced Native Americans. asserted

that → rail → Americans

In a June 2020 social media post, Mamdani gave the finger to a statue of Christopher Columbus in Astoria, Queens and said, “Take it down.” asserted

Mamdani → give → it

“He’s disrespectful to the Italian-American community and not coming to the Columbus Day parade confirms it,” said Angelo Vivolo, chairman of the Columbus Heritage Coalition representing more than 50-Italian-American organizations. asserted

Vivolo → ’ → organizations

“We know he hates Columbus. asserted

he → know → Columbus

But the parade celebrates the rich culture and heritage of Italian-Americans.” asserted

parade → celebrate → Americans

He paid tribute to Italian immigrants who helped build the city and honored East Harlem Rep. Vito Marcantonio, who fought for Social Security, unemployment benefits and civil rights. asserted

who → pay → Security

Mamdani, a staunch critic of Israel who has accused the Jewish state of genocide, also boycotted the Israel Day parade in May. uncertain

who → accuse → May

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