Christopher Columbus, New York

Columbus Day in New York is celebrated in October each year. It’s the memory of Christopher Columbus, the man who discovered America. Every year on Columbus Day in New York there is a large parade that takes place on Fifth Avenue.

In New York’s largest park, countless sights, activities, and paths are waiting to be discovered by you. Cross the romantic Gapstow Bridge, row a boat on Central Park Lake, relax with the locals on the Great Lawn, and sip a cocktail over the treetops of the park. We have put together a route and program for your perfect day in Central Park.