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Knights march in honor of Columbus
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-NEW HAVEN -- Hundreds of Knights of Columbus, with contingents
draped in shades of red, purple and white, honored Italian explorer
Christopher Columbus Sunday, marching proudly past his statue in
Wooster Square Park. Parade watchers sat on their porches and either
stood at curbs or relaxed in lawn chairs, and many snapped
photographs from the sidelines as the procession moved 1.7 miles,
ending at Chapel and Hamilton streets.
"These men dedicate countless hours to charity and good wo...
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Columbus Day Parade events abound
New Haven Register
; -NEW HAVEN -- The Columbus Day Parade is returning to New Haven with lots of fanfare this year, and everyone can join the fun Saturday as the Italian-American band Emozione takes the stage at Wooster Square Park. Pronounced Ah-mo-zee-o-ni, the band's name means "emotions" in English. The
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Columbus Day Parade Sails in West Haven; Good ol' Christopher
New Haven Register
; Come out and unwind to the tune of marching bands at the annual Columbus Day Parade at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. West Haven will host the parade this year, joining Hamden , East Haven and North Haven , which hosted previously. "This will be the biggest parade West Haven 's ever had," says West Haven Mayor
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Columbus Day Parade events abound ?
New Haven Register
; By Angela Carter Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- The Columbus Day Parade is returning to New Haven with lots of fanfare this year, and everyone can join the fun Saturday as the Italian-American band Emozione takes the stage at Wooster Square Park. Pronounced Ah-mo-zee-o-ni, the band's name means
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Columbus Day loses its perks
Press of Atlantic City
; While students at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey had to drag themselves to classes Monday, most of the school's support staff were allowed to stay home. The same was true at Rowan University in Glassboro, the campuses of Rutgers University and nearly every other college in the state. "We
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Columbus Day Parade visits W. Haven this year
New Haven Register
; ... Campbell Avenue. At Antonio's Barber Shop, Antonio Costantino, an Italian immigrant who came here 45 years ago, celebrated the news. "Maybe I have to take a day off," he said, of his plans to attend the parade. He said the explorer Christopher Columbus was ...
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Americans Celebrate 27th Anniversary of Columbus Day
Italian Voice, The
; Italian Voice, The 09-10-1998 Americans Celebrate 27th Anniversary of Columbus Day This year marks the 27th anniversary of the observation of Columbus Day as a Legal, public holiday, reports the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). House Representative Robert McClory (R-Illinois) proposed
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Columbus Day parade lands in Hamden
New Haven Register
; HAMDEN -- Greater New Haven's Columbus Day parade officially began its journey to Hamden Monday morning. Mayor Joseph Maturo of East Haven, which served as host this year, was at Government Center to hand off the ceremonial Italian flag to Mayor Carl Amento. Amento said he's been excited about
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A DIFFERENT TONE FOR COLUMBUS DAY ORGANIZERS OF WEEKEND EVENTS EXPECTING LESS ANGER, MORE REFLECTION THANKS TO NEW APPROACH.(Local)
Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)
; Byline: Todd Hartman News Staff Writer Organizers of a refashioned Columbus Day weekend that kicks off today expect celebration and reflection to overshadow ...
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HOLIDAY BUZZ; Popularity of economy vehicles highlights this Columbus Day weekend sales blitz
The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA
; By JAY N. MILLER For The Patriot Ledger Tracing the origin of Columbus Day weekend as a big time for auto sales is difficult, but everyone agrees the time serves as a real kickoff for the new car models, and even marks a big surge in used car sales. Some dealers may have elaborate festivities, free
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No time for Columbus Day; Appalled by the explorer's real legacy, local activist plans alternative rally on Oct. 11.
Sunday News Lancaster, PA
; If you asked Lancaster's Tristan Egolf to kick back on Columbus Day and reflect on his favorite hero it would be Rocky Marciano or Crazy Horse or anybody but Christopher Columbus. Egolf, a self-taught student of history, thinks it repugnant to recognize a man who he says brutalized New World
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