Columbus Day 2024 Celebrations. Columbus day is a national holiday in the united states that commemorates the landing of christopher columbus in the americas on october 12, 1492. Philly celebrates the long weekend with indigenous peoples day festivities, concerts, performances, harvest festivals and so much more.

In commemoration of christopher columbus’ historic voyage 532 years ago, the congress, by joint resolution of april 30, 1934, and modified in 1968 (36 u.s.c. The parade will feature thousands of participants and attendees, elaborate floats, vintage cars, the famed orlando bread truck, marching bands,.