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Where: 6th Ave, NYC

Established in 1982, the parade has become one of the major parades in New York in terms of attendance (500,000+). Delegations from the Dominican Republic participate in the Parade’s festivities, affirming unity and strength, and recognizing and legitimizing the accomplishments of their compatriots outside the island. The floats, music, dances and costumes symbolize unity, happiness and continuity of a proud community. Parade participants number over 10,000. There is extensive media coverage in Spanish television, and radio. There is an impressive number of community contingencies, floats, marching bands and musical groups which also provides a festive and lively mood to the parade.

Dominicans are the fastest growing group and the second largest Hispanic group in the New York City Metropolitan area. Dominicans comprise a significant percentage of students in higher education and have become dynamic income-earners with the highest percentage of independent supermarkets and “bodegas” in New York City. Besides supermarkets and “bodegas,” Dominicans produce revenue from other self-owned businesses such as real estate, travel agencies, livery taxi bases, and restaurants.