CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's Columbus Day, a federal holiday. Chicago Public Schools recognizes it as Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Schools, government offices, libraries and the postal service are closed Monday.

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Downtown Chicago, the 73rd annual Christopher Columbus Day parade stepped off at noon. It celebrates Chicago's Italian American heritage.

This year, Sicily gets the spotlight as the region of honor.

ABC7 Chicago had live coverage of the Columbus Day parade.

The parade is traveling down State Street from Wacker Drive to Van Buren Street.

Greg Dutra, Ryan Chiaverini and Tanja Babich hosted ABC7's coverage.

There are also events ongoing for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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