Gov. Kathy Hochul booed while marching in NYC’s Columbus Day parade: ‘You’re a disgrace’

Gov. Kathy Hochul faced some boos and hecklers giving her a thumbs-down as she marched uptown in Monday’s 82nd annual Columbus Day parade in Manhattan.

Hochul, one of 35,000 participants, was flanked by Italian-American luminaries, Attorney General Letitia James and Catholic leaders as the parade wound its way past St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

The 68-year-old Democratic governor got her share of support but did endure a few Bronx cheers from some disgruntled observers.

Attendees at the annual Columbus Day Parade boo and give a thumbs down to elected officials Monday, Oct. 14, 2026. Matthew McDermott for NY Post
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul greets crowds as the 2026 Columbus Day Parade marches up 5th Avenue in midtown Manhattan, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in New York. Stephen Yang for NY Post

“Get out of New York, get out of there. You’re a disgrace,” yelled one belligerent parade delegate, dressed in a business suit and an Italian flag sash.

“You hate Italians and Catholics,” he added.

New York Attorney General Letitia James, left, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul, center, participate in the Columbus Day Parade on Fifth Avenue in New York City on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. The annual parade celebrates the culture and history of Italian Americans. AFP via Getty Images
A crowd boos as New York Gov. Kathy Hochul greets people during the 2026 Columbus Day Parade marching up 5th Avenue in midtown Manhattan in New York on Oct. 12, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

Another berated her with taunts of “communist,” video showed.

Notably absent from the parade was Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who sat out the celebration of Italian-American contributions to the city due to his ideological opposition to Christopher Columbus.

It was the second major parade Hizzoner sat out in his first year in office — he also opted not to march in the Israel Day Parade this spring.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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