Mariagabriela Gracia y Darwin Silva
The arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World was an event that changed the course of history forever, and is commemorated in many parts of the Americas, including of course the United States.
If you want to celebrate this day, and you are in The Big Apple, JefeBet brings you 5 events to live the Día de la Raza celebration in New York 2022.
Dia de la Raza Celebration New York 2022 | Top 5 events not to miss
What is New York’s Columbus Day celebration all about?
In New York, the Italian-American community holds a big parade and an important gala to celebrate the Italian-American heritage, because it is believed that Columbus was of Italian origin.
However, some others celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which was even recognized by Biden recently by that name. And it honors the Native American people, their culture and the injustices done to them.
Here are 5 diverse activities, for you to do on this day: Columbus Day Parade, Columbus Day Mass, Columbus Celebration Gala, Indigenous Peoples Day New York 2022 and Famous Food Festival “Taste the World” Long Island.
So you have no excuses to skip on a worthy Día de la Raza celebration in New York. Take a look!
Columbus Day Parade in New York
Columbus Day Parade 2022 is one of the largest and most colorful Dia de la Raza celebration events in New York, and is organized by the Columbus Citizens Foundation.
This parade takes place along 5th Avenue, from 44th to 53rd, it is huge and very colorful.
Between 67th and 69th they give performances worthy of the red carpet of any event. This parade in New York is impressive!
Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October. And in 2022 it will be October 10.
There are floats with bands, and about 100 artistic groups with different styles and fields are presented. Everything that happens in this Columbus Day parade is amazing, because it attracts the attention of millions of spectators and you can be there, in the front row.
Are you really going to miss it? Go have fun and enjoy yourself!
2. Mass on Columbus Day
This is a beautiful mass celebrated in the imposing St. Patrick’s Cathedral, which is a true work of art in New York City. We can say that it is one of the jewels of the city, and is recognized and admired by citizens of all faiths and religions.
The Mass reflects on the millions of men, women and children who came to the United States in search of freedom and opportunity, and the faith that helped them endure hardship and adversity.
Mass is held annually on Monday, Columbus Day, at 9:30 am. Please note that tickets are required for admission until 9:15 a.m., and after that time it becomes general admission.
In addition to its unmistakable architecture, St. Paul’s Cathedral is also a landmark of the city. St. Patrick’s has unique and immense stained-glass windows, created by iconic artists such as Charles Connick, who did the rose window. Let’s remember that Connik is considered the best stained-glass artist in America and this is one of his best works.
The cathedral’s altars of St. Michael and St. Louis were designed by Tiffany & Co. and its altar of St. Elizabeth by Paolo Medici of Rome.
In previous years this mass has included several performances by Italian opera singers such as tenor Carlo Gabriele Nicolini, soprano Erica Grimaldi, the Boys Choir of Palermo (Sicily), and tenor Salvatore Licitra.
Imagine being there and hearing these heavenly voices!
If you are a Catholic, or a lover of architecture, and you want to experience a Catholic mass in this impressive Cathedral, you must attend!
3. Columbus Celebration Gala
2020 Columbus Celebration Gala Poster
This is a gala celebration that has been organized since 1944 and has been hosted for several years by the Columbus Citizens Foundation.
The Gala is held the weekend before Columbus Day and is intended to bring members of the foundation and their supporters together for a friendly evening of entertainment.
The gala celebrates the strong ties between Italian Americans and the United States while raising funds for scholarships. Source www.columbuscitizens.org
At this Columbus Celebration Gala, there is no shortage of good music. Renowned artists such as Barry Manilow, Tony Bennet, Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga and the cast of “Jersey Boys” have performed at this event. Don’t you think you would enjoy music like this? Because I do!
The Columbus Citizens Foundation during the gala honors men and women who are committed to their families, who are leaders in their fields, who are grateful for the opportunities their families have received in the U.S., and who are proud of their Italian heritage.
They have raffles and you can even win a Maserati. Yes, a Maserati! Watch:
The Gala is held at the Cipriani 42nd Street® which is an ideal venue for such sophisticated and super-luxury celebrations as this one.
If you have the money… Don’t miss it because you will have an unforgettable evening and you can even go out with your Maserati. Can you imagine?
Here you can get individual tickets and tickets per table for the gala.
4. Indigenous Peoples Day New York 2022
This is the 6th edition of the Indigenous Peoples Celebration Day in New York and is being held on Randall’s Island. This year it will be held on October 11 and 12, and is a multicultural event that you won’t want to miss.
The purpose of Indigenous Peoples Day New York 2022, as every year, is to honor and celebrate the Indigenous Peoples of this land.
Take a look at how the Indigenous Peoples Day in New York 2021 went. It was great!
This event is free of charge and since its inception is being organized by the Indigenous Peoples Day NYC Coalition. It features several artists and speakers who make reference to the pride of being Native American, and all that Columbus’ arrival to this continent meant.
We propose that Columbus Day be changed to Indigenous Peoples Day in New York City and that all monuments honoring Columbus be removed, as honoring this man is rooted in inaccuracy and celebrates a tragic history of genocide and violence against the Indigenous Peoples of this country.
Source: Indigenous Peoples Day NYC Coalition
With this event, you help raise funds for this initiative and spend a few unforgettable days encountering the culture of ancient peoples.
These are our roots. You can’t miss it!
5. Famous Food Festival “Taste the World” Long Island
If you want to have a Columbus Day Celebration in New York tasting the best of the world this event is for you. The Famous Food Festival “Taste the World” is an event that celebrates the gastronomic diversity of the world’s cultures. The truth!
It is held at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park, NY. And it is a journey through the world that you make through your senses. The food is so varied that you will have a hard time choosing which ones to try during the festival days.
The Famous Food Festival brings you new and familiar foods from around the world created by experienced chefs and newcomers to the scene who are excited to showcase their creative and delicious works of culinary art to the local community.
Source: https://www.famousfoodfestival.com/
Here you can buy tickets to go and enjoy this unimaginable gastronomic experience that will leave you wanting more. Guaranteed!
Creating a distinctive food festival experience by providing the opportunity to taste the world and combine all the most delicious and flavorful ingredients from a variety of different cultures and foods.
Source: www.famousfoodfestival.com
This is the address where the Famous Food Festival will be held: 152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park, NY 11729 (Tanger Outlets, Deer Park – Southeast parking lot).
Remember that the festival runs from October 7-10 and will have great activities for the whole family. Who are you going to take with you?
Whatever your reason for celebrating or commemorating Columbus’ arrival in these lands, we hope you find these activities for Columbus Day celebrations in New York useful. Which one will you go to?
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