New York Daily News

Fifth Ave. is Columbus Ave., at least for a day

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Thousands of people cheered on Italian-American dignitarie­s and festive marching bands at the 74th annual Columbus Day Parade along Fifth Ave. on Monday.

The event is dubbed as “the world’s largest celebratio­n of Italian-American heritage and culture in the United States” by parade organizers. It kicked off at 44th St. in Midtown at 11:30 a.m.

Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio marched along the route that ended on 72nd St.

Parade Grand Marshal Guy Chiarello, president of First Data Corp., led the festivitie­s. The Italian-American banking executive was recognized for his philanthro­py and community service.

City Public Advocate Letitia James, who is running for state attorney general, and Republican gubernator­ial candidate Marc Molinaro also marched.

Parade honorees included former New York First Lady Matilda Cuomo.

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