Columbus Day

Columbus Day is a U.S. national holiday which officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in and the discovery of the American Continent on October 12, 1492. In 1792, New York City and other U.S. cities celebrated the 300th anniversary of Columbus’ landing in the New World, and officially became a federal holiday in the United States in 1937. Because Christopher Columbus was an Italian, it is became a celebration for Italian descents to celebrate their tradition.

In Boston, capital of the Massachusetts state, grand celebrations will be hold during the 3-day festival. Boston Columbus Day events provide lots of entertainment throughout the 3-day holiday weekend, which always includes the 2nd Monday of October. A spectacular Columbus Day parade, fall harvest festivals, sports events, and plenty of New England foliage add up to great ways to celebrate this quintessential autumn weekend. Boston's Columbus Day Parade features an eclectic mix of marching brass bands, military units and Colonial militias, Italian-Boston organizations, Duck Boat floats, politicians, other entertainers, and even vintage autos.