Summer may be over, but NYC’s outdoor activities have only just begun. Come take part in all the excitement by attending the annual Columbus Day Parade, which kicks off at 11:20 a.m. on Oct. 12. From fantastic floats to a wide array of musical performances, this festive occasion transforms Fifth Avenue into a joyous holiday spectacle you can’t help but fall in love with. Not only is this the perfect way to honor such a famous explorer, but it also marks one of the few times a year when Monday can actually be filled with fun. (5^th Ave b/w 47^th and 72^nd St.)