Each year. Chicago celebrates Columbus Day with a series of specially planned events culminating in the spectacular parade on State Street. The theme for this years parade was "Italian Contributions to Medicine." The parade not only honored Christopher Columbus as father of all immigrants. but it also emphasized the spirit of achievenent and combined efforts of all ethnic groups which have made our city and Nation great. The voyage of Christopher Columbus marked one of historys most challenging and rewarding explorations. He opened this continent to the migration of settlers who created an enduring nation and the United States of America still carries forth his spirit of exploration as part of its national heritage.
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