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74th Annual Chicago Columbus Day Parade – October 12, 2026
Another Great Chicago Columbus Day Parade Is on the Way! The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) is proud to announce the great Chicago Columbus Day Parade, taking place on Monday,…
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2026 Columbus Day Queen Crowned
The Columbus Day Queen has been Crowned! In a tradition as old as the JCCIA, every year the Columbus Day Queen Pageant is held to select a new reigning young…
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White House installs Columbus State on Grounds
Columbus Comeback! A statue of Christopher Columbus has been installed near the White House by Donald Trump, reflecting his continued support for honoring the explorer despite ongoing controversy over his…
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Saint Frances Cabrini to be Memorialized at Arrigo Park
Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini will be memorialized as a monument to her illustrious dedication to Italian immigrants, their education and medical care.
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Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Italy Takes Stage! The Milano Cortina opening ceremony blended opera, fashion, art, and pop culture into a vibrant celebration of Italy’s identity—and it did not disappoint! The night was a…
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President Trump to install Columbus Statue
Trump plans to install Christopher Columbus statue outside White House By: Dan Diamond, Olivia George | MSN | February 4, 2026 President Donald Trump is planning to install a statue…
