Oct. 14, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Thousands of spectators flocked to 18th Avenue, also known as Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard, on Saturday, Oct. 12 to enjoy the 42nd Annual Brooklyn Columbus Day Parade. The celebration began with a pre-parade mass at 11:15 a.m. at St. Athanasius R.C. Church in Bensonhurst, followed by the parade…