Columbus Day

12. October 2009 | 12:20

The Hill cherishes tradition on Columbus Day

OCT. 11, 2009 — “The Hill” neighborhood celebrates the annual Columbus Day Parade and Festival. (Dawn Majors/P-D) ST. LOUIS - As historians cast a shadow over the Italian explorer and more Columbus Day celebrations disappear, the century-old Columbus Day Parade and Festival in the Hill is still going strong. (News Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 08:41:06)

Every day is Columbus Day for Italian American club in Sacramento

Columbus Day — long under fire from American Indians — took another hit this year when Gov. Arnold (News Source: The Sacramento Bee - 07:02:08)

Columbus Day closings

Monday is Columbus Day, a federal holiday. The following public services will be affected: (News Source: Chicago Tribune - 01:33:19)

Several Closures For Columbus Day

Monday is Columbus Day, a federal holiday. Check out what will stay open and what will be closed. (News Source: FOX News Chicago - 10:01:19)

Columbus Day closings

COLUMBUS DAY CLOSINGS These agencies are closed today for Columbus Day: â€¢ Federal offic (News Source: The Sacramento Bee - 07:02:08)

Columbus Day marchers warm hearts on a chilly day

A Columbus Day parade that celebrated Italian heritage and community togetherness drew onlookers to Main Street on Saturday. (News Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - 06:10:19)

Public services to be affected Monday for Columbus Day

Monday is Columbus Day, a federal holiday. The following public services will be affected: Schools: Chicago Public Schools will be closed. Most parochial and suburban schools also will be closed. Government offices: Federal, county and city offices will be closed. Postal service: No mail delivery. Courts: Federal, state and county courts will be closed, except for Cook County Central Bond Court … (News Source: Chicago Tribune - 23:29:22)

65th Columbus Day Parade

New York City joins the nation in honoring explorer Christopher Columbus. The 65th Annual Christopher Columbus Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m. and runs until about 5 p.m. Fifth Avenue between West 43rd Street and West 86th Street will be closed for the parade. (News Source: FOX 5 New York - 09:55:51)