WATCH | 2025 Columbus Day parade in Cleveland's Little Italy

The annual Columbus Day parade in Cleveland is set to take place this afternoon in Little Italy. The annual parade, which takes place along Mayfield and Murray Hill roads, begins at 12 p.m. following a mass at Holy Rosary Church. Organizers say this year's parade "will feature thousands of participants and attendees, elaborate floats, vintage cars, the famed Orlando bread truck, marching bands, local vendors, plus a variety of authentic Italian and Italian American fare along Mayfield and Murray Hill roads." Rep. Mike Rulli (R-OH-6) will serve as the 2025 Cleveland Columbus Day Parade Grand Marshal. Rulli, a native of the Youngstown area, is co-chair of the bipartisan Italian American Congressional Delegation on Capitol Hill. Cleveland’s Columbus Day celebrations, sponsored by the Italian Sons and Daughters of America, date back to 1920. After World War II, the parade was held downtown before eventually moving to Little Italy in 2004. READ MORE: https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertai... At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook:   / wkyc.channel3   Twitter:   / wkyc   Instagram:   / wkyc3   Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app