The 82nd annual Columbus Day parade brought Italy to the city — behind the name of Italian-born explorer Christopher Columbus.

“This is our family. People we deal with every day. People we work with. The Italian-American community is a great community, especially right here in New York,” Michael Sapraicone, parade chairman, said.

Hosted by the Columbus Citizens Foundation, organizers say it’s the largest celebration of Italian-American heritage in the country.

Francesco Arachi came in from Tuscany Sunday night.

“We’re feeling home. It’s not our first time. We’re here every year, but it’s our first time in the Columbus Day — and we cannot skip this special day for us,” he said.

The parade stretched along Fifth Avenue between 47th and 72nd streets.

Performers and onlookers honored Italian contributions to America’s history.

“My parents came to this country for a better future. And we passed down our traditions to my children. And we love it. We love being Italian-American,” Sara Amato, a parade attendee, said.

“I think it’s important because I feel a lot of people are forgetting their culture. They’re just saying they’re American, you know, they’re not saying their heritage. So I think it’s important to see that,“ Rosemary Grimaldi, another attendee, said.

On Randall’s Island, a celebration of tribal nations to honor Indigenous People’s Day.

“I think it’s a testament to the vibe of the country and the city that people really want to learn more about the inhabitants, the first people of New York that, you know, we say, Lenapehocking, which is the homeland of the Lenape,” said Chief Cliff Matias, cultural director of Red Hawk Indigenous Art CounciL.

The day of art and cultural performances told the stories of the First Nations in America.

“We come here to celebrate our traditions, our cultures, and share space together and say that we are still here. We continue to strive and move forward,” said Tarin Gonzalez, who attended the Indigenous People’s Day Parade.

The two celebrations each honored traditions passed down for generations, hoping they’ll be carried on for generations to come.