Americas Before Columbus Festival

An American Indian should be given the chance to ride beside Cristobol Colon, a direct descendant of Christopher Columbus, in the grand marshal's car during next January's Rose Parade, actor James Edward Olmos said Monday. Olmos made the suggestion during a Columbus Day news conference in Hollywood to announce a yearlong "Americas Before Columbus" celebration of the accomplishments of American Indians. Tournament of Roses officials expressed doubt that the suggestion would be followed.

An American Indian should be given the chance to ride beside Cristobol Colon, a direct descendant of Christopher Columbus, in the grand marshal's car during next January's Rose Parade, actor James Edward Olmos said Monday. Olmos made the suggestion during a Columbus Day news conference in Hollywood to announce a yearlong "Americas Before Columbus" celebration of the accomplishments of American Indians. Tournament of Roses officials expressed doubt that the suggestion would be followed.