Time: 2024-08-11
The 42nd annual Dominican Day Parade is set to take place on Sunday , August 11th , along Sixth Avenue in New York City . This cultural celebration is expected to welcome over a million people and organizers every year . The parade will start at noon on the Avenue of the Americas and run from 37th Street to 55th Street , showcasing various music genres like Merengue , Salsa , Dembow , and Bachata . The theme for this year 's parade is " Merengue Nuestro Ritmo , " which translates to Merengue Our Rhythm and embodies the spirit of the Dominican people.
The National Dominican Day Parade in Manhattan celebrates the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond . This year , the parade highlights the music and dance of Merengue , which is a cornerstone of Dominican culture . With more than 1 million Dominican Americans in the New York metro area , the city is considered the hub of the Dominican population in the United States . Cristina Contreras , chair of the parade 's board of directors , emphasized the importance of the parade in connecting Dominican Americans , especially the younger generation , with their cultural traditions.
The parade route runs along Sixth Avenue from 36th to 55th streets in Midtown Manhattan . Participants will gather in designated areas near the route , including Sixth Avenue between 37th and 38th streets , 36th Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue , and 37th and 38th streets between Fifth and Seventh avenues . For those unable to attend in person , the parade organizers will provide a livestream on their YouTube channel , with some TV outlets broadcasting portions of the event . The grand marshals of the parade are the Merengue band Los Hermanos Rosario , with actor and media personality Jochy Santos being honored as king.
The New York City Department of Transportation has announced street closures for the Dominican Day Parade , including Sixth Avenue between 37th and 38th streets , 36th Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue , and 38th and 37th streets between Fifth and Seventh avenues for formation . The parade route will follow Sixth Avenue from 36th to 55th streets , with dispersal areas at 55th Street between Sixth and Fifth avenues , and 55th Street between Seventh and Sixth avenues . Elected officials at various levels of government are expected to attend the parade , along with women 's rights activists standing against the criminalization of abortion in the Dominican Republic . The parade serves as a vibrant display of Dominican culture and heritage in the heart of New York City.
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