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Celebrating Columbus Day Monday

Many school districts have a holiday from school; a parade takes place in downtown Chicago. Here's the info, as well as fun activities for kids.

 

Most school districts in the area have a holiday on Monday for Columbus Day. 

To make it a learning experience--and let the kids enjoy some fun too--here's information about celebrations organized by the Chicago area Italian-American community, as well as links to information about Columbus and his voyages. 

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The following information comes from Casa Italia, home of the Italian Cultural Center in Stone Park. 

On Monday, Oct. 8, the activities begin with 9 a.m. Catholic Mass at The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood. It will be followed by a 10 a.m. wreath laying ceremony at  the Christopher Columbus statue in Arrigo Park, Chicago (just outside the shrine). Activities are organized by the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans

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The parade will run from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. on Columbus Drive between Balbo & Randolph, Chicago. A reception (reservations required) will be held at Casa Italia at 3:30 p.m.  Reception $20 per adult; children under 12 free all day. Cash bar for beer & wine. Call 708-450-9050 for bus and reception reservations.  (Bus transportation available between Casa Italia and downtown Chicago.) Click here to download a flyer.

Resources 

For older children and adults:

For younger children:

Controversy and diverse views of Columbus Day:

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