NYC Columbus Day Parade canceled due to NY’s state of emergency 

New York City’s 81st annual Columbus Day Parade on Monday was cancelled due to the governor’s state of emergency order and inclement weather spurring floods across the tri-state area.

The Columbus Citizens Foundation, which organizes the parade through Manhattan, announced the cancellation late Sunday evening, just over 12 hours ahead of its scheduled start time.

The parade won’t be rescheduled, the group added.

“Due to the Governor’s declaration of a State of Emergency this evening in response to the dangerous weather conditions brought on by the Nor’easter, including high winds, heavy rain and flooding in surrounding areas, we must cancel the 81st Annual Columbus Day Parade for the safety of all participants and viewers,” the CCF wrote in a statement obtained by FOX 5 NY. 

“While we cannot reschedule this year’s parade, we look forward to seeing everyone at our 82nd annual parade in 2026.”

The state of emergency, announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul early Sunday morning, is in effect for all five boroughs as well as Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties.

The entirety of New Jersey was placed under a State of Emergency as well.

Both orders are expected to last through Monday evening as the nor’easter continues to batter the East Coast.