Chicago's Columbus Day Parade is set to step off Monday afternoon in what will mark the 70th anniversary of the event, with officials warning of expected street closures and increased traffic.
The annual parade, which will see floats, bands and marchers in downtown Chicago, will likely bring crowds to State Street from Wacker Drive to Van Buren and surrounding locations.
Here's a look at what to expect:
What Time is the Chicago Columbus Day Parade?
Set-up for the event began at 9 a.m., but the parade itself is scheduled to step off at 1 p.m.
What is the Parade Route?
Assembly for the parade takes place on Upper Wacker Drive from Wabash Avenue to Franklin Street and on State Street from Kinzie to Wacker Drive.
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The route will then travel down State Street from Wacker Drive to Van Buren Street before disbanding at Van Buren and Congress.
A map can be found here.
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Expect street closures along the route and at both the assembly and disbanding areas, officials said.
Who is Marching in the Parade?
The parade will include more than 100 floats from across the Chicago area. See a full lineup here.
