Puerto Rican Day Parade

Puerto Rican Day Parade

Parade & Events

the parade in pictures
parade highlights
Welcome bienvenidos

Every year, the NPRDP hosts a series of public events leading up to the culmination of the Parade on the second Sunday of June.  Our events and programs are designed to celebrate and advance Art, Culture and Education in the Puerto Rican community, both in Puerto Rico and the mainland U.S.

Mark your calendars, you do not want to miss any of the celebrations!  Come back regularly for an update on other events scheduled during the two weeks leading up to the parade.

Month
  • 23 Thu Education Leadership Awards
  • 25 Sat 152nd St. Cultural Festival at Jackson Ave. in the Bronx
  • 2 Sun Misa Jíbara St. Patrick's Cathedral, at 5th Ave and 51st
  • 7 Fri Gala Fundraiser ~ @ 6pm
  • 9 Sun 62nd Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade 11am to 5pm
  • 22 Fri Scholarship Application Deadline
One Nation, Many Voices Un Pueblo, Muchas Voces

The National Puerto Rican Day Parade’s theme Un Pueblo, Muchas Voces (One Nation, Many Voices) celebrates the creativity and diversity of thought in Puerto Rico and across the diaspora.

Honorees homenajeados

The National Puerto Rican Day celebrates and honors the leaders, educators, artists, and celebrities that have left a cultural footprint on this nation.

honorees
  • Lucecita Benítez
    Lifetime Achievement
  • Laura Posada
    2018 Madrina
  • Jorge Posada
    2018 Padrino
  • Carlos Beltrán
    2018 Athlete of the Year
  • Victoria Sanabria
    2018 Orgullo Puertorriqueño
  • Jorge Pabón “Molusco”
    2018 Ambassador
  • Naiz
    2018 Ambassador
  • Maribel Delgado
    Special Recognition
  • Manny Trinidad
    Special Recognition
  • Fabiola Méndez
    Special Recognition
  • Sebastián Rosado
    2018 Rising Star
  • Christopher Rivera
    2018 Rising Star
  • Iluminado Dávila
    Lifetime Achievement
  • Pedro Guzmán
    Lifetime Achievement
  • Esaí Morales
    Grand Marshal
  • Zuleyka Rivera
    Queen
  • Ismael Miranda
    Lifetime Achievement
  • David Begnaud
    Puerto Rican Champion
  • Luis Sanz
    Special Recognition
  • Richard “Crazy Legs” Colón
    Ambassador
  • Jackie Guerrido
    Ambassador
  • Sunny Hostin
    Ambassador
  • Virginia Sánchez Korrol, PhD
    Lifetime Achievement
  • Tats Cru (Wilfredo “Bio” Feliciano, BG 183 and Hector “Nicer” Nazario)
    Ambassadors
  • Julio Gaby Acevedo
    Ambassador
  • Alan Villafaña
    Ambassador
  • Ricardo Villarini
    Ambassador
  • Johnny Bliss
    Ambassador
  • Michael Stuart
    Ambassador
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Frequently Asked Questions preguntas frecuentes
What is a parade/marching contingent?

 A parade/marching contingent is an organized group of 50 people or less representing a registered organization. All contingents must file a parade application. The NPRDP will provide permits and access wristbands upon completion of the registration process. No contingent will be permitted to march without the applicable permits and wristbands.

Does my organization need to register? Can we join another organization that is registered?

All organizations must file parade applications, separately. Parade formation permits cannot be shared.

Can I march in the parade without being part of a registered contingent?

No. For security purposes, required by the NYPD, we must have the ability to identify all marchers and their respective contingents.

How can I get the most up-to-date information about events?

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