Columbus Day commemorates explorer Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. Columbus, an Italian explorer leading a Spanish exploration, landed in the Americas in 1492.

Approximately 29 states and Washington, D.C. do not celebrate Columbus Day. About 216 cities have renamed it or replaced it with Indigenous Peoples' Day, according to renamecolumbusday.org .

33rd Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Street Festival. Oct. 11 ... food, crafts and more throughout the weekend. See the details here. Nightmare at Gille Park. Oct. 11 and 12 ...