Cuomo, de Blasio defend Columbus Day Parade

Name: Cuomo, de Blasio defend Columbus Day Parade
Uploaded: 2017-10-10T02:01:00+00:00
Duration: 2 min 47 s
Description: New York City's Columbus Day Parade went on despite the rain and the controversy surrounding this year's event. A fixture in the city since 1929, the parade honors explorer Christopher Columbus and Italian-American culture. Mayor Bill de Blasio said he marched with pride in the parade for his heritage. Gov. Andrew Cuomo also marched. He said he, too, is proud to be part of the parade.

New York City's Columbus Day Parade went on despite the rain and the controversy surrounding this year's event. A fixture in the city since 1929, the parade honors explorer Christopher Columbus and Italian-American culture. Mayor Bill de Blasio said he marched with pride in the parade for his heritage. Gov. Andrew Cuomo also marched. He said he, too, is proud to be part of the parade.

Posted October 9, 2017 10:19pm EDT