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Columbus Day parade pictured in South Philly

Hundreds gathered along Broad Street and Marconi Plaza in South Philadelphia to celebrate Italian-American heritage, as the annual Columbus Day parade took place on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, amid tensions between city leaders and supporters of the Christopher Columbus statue.

Domenic Giancaterino of South Philadelphia, and Cherry Hill, stands for the national anthem.
Domenic Giancaterino of South Philadelphia, and Cherry Hill, stands for the national anthem.Read moreTOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer

A late night court decision Saturday allowed Philadelphia to keep the plywood over the controversial statue.

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