Parade Goes on Without Mayor and ‘Sopranos’
From Times Wire Reports
Did the mayor ruin the celebration by skipping New York’s Columbus Day parade? Fuhgedaboutit.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg bowed out after parade organizers said two actors from “The Sopranos” were not welcome because the HBO hit negatively portrays Italian Americans. The festivities went on anyway, with thousands waving Italian flags while tourists jostled for a peek.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
