The National Puerto Rican Day Parade, returning to New York City this weekend, is a celebration of Puerto Rican culture and heritage, with a theme 'We Are More Than 100x35' ('Somos Más Que 100x35'), emphasizing the resilience and unity of Puerto Rican communities.
Planning is underway for the 69th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade . The Parade takes place on June 14th on Fifth Avenue . The National Puerto Rican Day Parade will return to New York City this weekend, bringing millions of spectators, music, culture and Puerto Rican pride to Fifth Avenue .
Now in its 69th year, the parade is themed"We Are More Than 100x35" , highlighting the strength and diversity of Puerto Rican communities on the island and across the diaspora. New York City’s annual Puerto Rican Day Parade is just weeks away from taking over Fifth Avenue with music, dancing and celebrations of Puerto Rican culture and heritage.
Now in its 69th year, the parade is themed "We Are More Than 100x35" , highlighting the strength and diversity of Puerto Rican communities on the island and across the diaspora. When is the Puerto Rican Day Parade? NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 12: Participants march during the 2022 Puerto Rican Day Parade on June 12, 2022 in New York City.
The parade will travel along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan from 44th Street to 79th Street, spanning 35 city blocks. Over 1M attendees and participants at this year's Puerto Rican Day Parade FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross spoke with spectators at this year's Puerto Rican Day Parade, which had over 1,000,000 attendees and participants, and spanned 35 blocks.
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade began in 1958 in New York City and was founded on principles of cultural awareness, resilience, pride, unity and education. According to organizers, the celebration remains rooted in activism, freedom and justice while honoring Puerto Rican culture and heritage. The parade is considered the nation’s largest demonstration of cultural pride, celebrating Puerto Rico’s 3.2 million residents and more than 5.8 million people of Puerto Rican descent living in the United States.
In addition to the parade, organizers host cultural and educational events throughout New York City leading up to the celebration, including the 152nd Street Cultural Festival, a parade Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and a scholarship gala. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 12: Participants march during the 2022 Puerto Rican Day Parade on June 12, 2022 in New York City.
This year’s parade celebration is also dedicated to Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, and the Puerto Rican community of New Jersey. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 12: Participants march during the 2022 Puerto Rican Day Parade on June 12, 2022 in New York City. Telemundo 47 will stream the parade live on its website and app, featuring live coverage from its float along Fifth Avenue.
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