Columbus Day 2024 Mail Template. Columbus day was founded by president benjamin harrison in 1892 in response to the horrific, xenophobic attack that took the lives of 11 italian americans the year before. Although columbus day continues to be recognized as a federal holiday in the.
At 11:45 a.m., the 2024 columbus day parade, hosted by by the joint civic committee of italian americans, steps off at the corner of state street and wacker drive. Although columbus day continues to be recognized as a federal holiday in the.