Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and Msgr. Jamie Gigantielllo were at the head of the Diocese of Brooklyn’s float in Manhattan’s Columbus Day Parade. Earlier in the day, Bishop DiMarzio concelebrated Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. See The Editor’s Space for more details. (Photos © Ed Wilkinson)

The Diocese of Brooklyn joins the 2014 Columbus Day Parade

Festivities opened with Mass, concelebrated by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at St. Patrick's Cathedral

Bishop DiMarzio and Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello then joined the diocesan contingent.

NET-TV's Currents correspondent Michelle Powers

NET-TV's City of Churches host Anthony Mangano and a friend

Retired NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, center, received the parade’s Public Service Lifetime Achievement Award.

Stefanie Marie Hanvey serenades the crowds.

The Diocese of Brooklyn's contingent makes the news.

Tenor Sal Scatur croons Italian arias and pop songs.

Bishop Kearney H.S. Band shared music and smiles.

NET-TV's Ask the Doctor co-host Laura DePalma