2026 Columbus Day Parade in New York City
- Wed, Sep 2, 2026 10:18 PM
Please see the message below from our Worthy Supreme Master of the Fourth Degree Michael R. McCusker:
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Worthy Sir Knights:
I am excited to share that the Knights of Columbus’ application was accepted to participate in the 2026 Columbus Day Parade in New York City. I am writing to ask for your help in promoting this event. Here are the key details:
- The Knights of Columbus will process in the parade to honor the United States 250 the anniversary and in celebration of the namesake of our Order.
- The parade is scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026, in New York City.
- The parade begins at 11 am and concludes by 5 pm. Presently, the home office has not received information pertaining to time or location for assembling.
- All U.S. based Sir Knights are encouraged to attend and participate. The goal is to have at least 250 members in uniform.
- Only Fourth Degree will process and must be in the official uniform with service baldric and beret. Swords are still under consideration, as most members traveling by air cannot bring a sword. More to follow.
- Travel and accommodations are at each member’s expense.
- A registration page will launch in the next week.
- All registered participants who march will receive a commemorative America 250/Knights of Columbus challenge coin denoting participation in the New York City Columbus Day parade.
- Out of town participants should plan to arrive on Sunday afternoon or evening at the latest. There are no other activities scheduled. Participants will be free to travel home immediately following the parade.
- For regional participants, district masters are scheduling fifty passenger buses out of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island at no cost to the marchers. More information to follow.
Vivat Jesus,
Michael R. McCusker