2026 Columbus Day Parade & Celebrations

11:00 AM | State Street

(From Wacker Drive to Van Buren Street)

Bring your family and fellow members to ride the Justinian Society & IIAJA float in the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans' 2026 Columbus Day Parade! The parade will be broadcast live on ABC 7, and live-streaming on abc7chicago.com.

While there is no cost to ride the float, we kindly ask that you RSVP and consider making a donation of any size to help support the float and our participation in this event.

Schedule of Events

• 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Columbus Day Mass at The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii.
• 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Justinians meet at assigned float. More information to follow.
• 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM: Parade's opening ceremonies begin on the corner of State Street and Wacker Drive. The parade will commence south to Van Buren Street.
• 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Rush Street Reception; sponsored by The Bellevue, Tavern on Rush, Gibson's, and Carmines.

Bus transportation services are available. Learn more on JCCIA's Website.

Any questions? Please contact Justinians@camsuccess.com.