Report from the parade:
Fewer watchers and fewer floats than in previous years, as could have been predicted. The floats from Italy were mostly gone. Filled in by Italian-American organizations.
Three people studying their phones while marching. I’m sure there must have been others that I didn’t see.
Looked like Joe Borelli leading the parade with the cops. Our next mayor I deeply hope.
De Blasio much farther back leading the Sanitation Department. Some guy across the street from me yelling his head off at the mayor. Wish I could have understood what he was saying.
Very low attendance in the City Council contingent of marchers. Predictably. After all, Columbus was a slaveowner and a cannibal. Oh wait. Those were the people he came to save.
Terror cops showed up for Cuomo’s appearance. Not a lot of fanfare for him. But lots of loyal supporters carrying signs that said SIAMO CON CUOMO.
Great high school and police, fire etc. bands. Last one, Falun Dafa was also excellent.
Lots of hateful looks at me as I made my way home with my Italian flag.
The monument at Columbus Circle sealed off with gates and guarded by the cops.
And American continues to devolve.
Thankful that you at least had a parade.
Pass this article around, though!