The governor joined the October 12 celebration of Italian-American heritage; the state released video and directed readers to its official photo gallery from the Hochul Columbus Day Parade.
NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul marched in the Hochul Columbus Day Parade on Monday, October 12, 2026, as part of a celebration of Italian-American heritage, according to an announcement from her office.
The state released a brief media notice, with video of the governor marching and a link to the governor’s official Flickr albums for event photographs. The release did not announce a related policy measure or provide a speech transcript.
Watch the parade footage
Photos from the celebration
Readers can view official event imagery through Governor Hochul’s Flickr galleries. The original state media release also links to television-quality b-roll. Image availability and credits should be confirmed on the original gallery before reuse.
Why the observance draws attention
For many Italian-American families, Columbus Day events are a chance to honor family history, immigrant roots and contributions to New York communities. Others use the date to recognize Indigenous peoples and discuss the harms of colonization. Those conversations can coexist in a thoughtful public discussion. The governor’s October 12 release was narrowly focused on her parade appearance and celebration of Italian-American heritage.
