Columbus Day Parade Street Closures
Ahead of the Big Parade: Key Street Closures in Manhattan
Columbus Day — which New York City renamed Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day — is on Monday. The stock market is open, but public schools across the five boroughs are closed in observance. And many streets are shut for the parade.
Columbus Day Parade Street Closures
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) may close other streets at its discretion, but here’s the planned list of shutdowns on Monday:
Route
- 5th Avenue between 42nd and 72nd streets
Formation
- 43rd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 44th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
- 45th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
- 46th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
- 47th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
Dispersal
- 5th Avenue between 72nd Street and 79th Street
- 72nd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- 73rd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- 74th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- 75th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- 76th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- 77th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- 78th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
Miscellaneous
- 51st Street between 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza
- 58th Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue
- 60th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 62nd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 63rd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 64th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 68th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 69th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
- 70th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
- Madison Avenue between 76th Street and 68th Street
Consession
Columbus Day parade street closures will start on Saturday and continue on Monday. Be sure to plan your route ahead of time and allow extra time for travel due to the road closures.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main purpose of the Columbus Day parade?
A: The main purpose of the Columbus Day parade is to celebrate Italian-American culture and heritage. - Q: Are all public schools closed on Columbus Day?
A: Yes, public schools across the five boroughs are closed on Columbus Day. - Q: Are there other events associated with the Columbus Day celebrations?
A: Yes, there are several events associated with the Columbus Day celebrations across the five boroughs, including parades, parties, and cultural performances. - Q: Can I still travel to New York City on Columbus Day?
A: Yes, the stock market is open on Columbus Day, and many businesses remain open. However, be prepared for road closures and plan your route ahead of time.
