Zohran Mamdani will not attend Israel Day Parade, breaking long-standing mayoral tradition
Giuliani and other critics say the move reflects Mamdani’s anti-Israel politics, while he says city security and permits will still be provided.
- On Sunday, May 31, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will skip the Israel Day Parade, becoming the first sitting mayor to break the 61-year tradition of participation since 1964.
- Mamdani, who has been outspoken in his criticism of Israel, first signaled his absence in October 2025, framing the decision as a political principle regarding "equal rights for all people — everywhere."
- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and other Jewish leaders condemned the decision, with Giuliani calling the snub evidence of "hatred" toward the Jewish community.
- While the mayor's office pledged $26 million annually for hate-prevention efforts, organizers anticipate record turnout for the parade, which will include a Muslim group marching for the first time.
- Amid the war in Gaza, city officials continue to address rising antisemitism trends that have persisted since the October 7, 2023, massacre in southern Israel.
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Mamdani Shatters 60-Year Tradition
For the first time since 1964, New York City’s mayor will not attend the Israel Day Parade, a decision that critics say amounts to siding with antisemitic radicals terrorizing Jewish neighborhoods across the five boroughs. Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed earlier this month that he would skip the historic event, breaking a tradition honored by every sitting mayor for more than six decades. The announcement has drawn fierce condemnation from Jewish…
New York Mayor Mamdani breaks six decades of tradition by skipping Israel Day Parade
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the Israel Day Parade on May 31, making him the first sitting mayor to skip the event since it began in 1964. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from Jewish leaders and organizations in a city that is home to the largest Jewish population outside of...
Giuliani calls out Mamdani for ‘hatred’ of Jewish people over plans to skip Israel Day parade
Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani blasted his successor Zohran Mamdani for planning to skip the upcoming Israel Day parade — calling the snub evidence of his "hatred" toward Jewish people.
Mamdani refuses to attend Israel Day parade, breaks decades-long mayoral tradition
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing intense criticism from Jewish organizations over his refusal to attend the city's historic Israel Day Parade, a decision that comes as the Big Apple grapples with record levels of antisemitism.
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