Dominican pride will be celebrated this Sunday in New York City in its typical colorful style at the Dominican National Day Parade.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and will run along Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue) from 37th to 55th Streets. This will be the 43rd anniversary of the event, which will have the theme “United States and Quisqueya United in Culture and Tradition.”
Here is a breakdown of the street closures along the parade route:
Formation:
- 36th Street between 5th Avenue and Broadway
- 37th and 38th Streets between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue
Route:
- 6th Avenue between 37th and 55th Street
Dispersal:
- 55th Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue
Miscellaneous:
- 6th Avenue between West 35th Street and West 36th Street
- 38th Street between 7th Avenue and Broadway
- 47th Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue
- 50th Street between 6th Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza
- 39th Street between 5th Avenue and Broadway
- 42nd Street between 5th Avenue and Broadway
- 45th Street between 5th Avenue and Broadway
- 48th Street between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue
The list of honorees for the 2025 edition includes former MLB player and current special advisor for baseball operations, Nelson Cruz, as Grand Marshal. Other honorees scheduled to attend are Juan Manuel Mendez, Mayra Linares, Domingo Cruz, Caramelo, The Kid Mero, and our reporter Darling Burdiez, as media ambassador.
The parade will include stage performances and cultural exhibits along the route. The event will feature vibrant floats and costumes, as well as traditional music and food, ensuring a day of fun and celebration for all.
Event time
The event will take place on Sunday, August 10th on Sixth Avenue from 37th to 55th Street starting at 12 p.m.
How to watch the event
The Telemundo 47 and NBC New York teams will be participating in the event with their floats. The parade will be broadcast on all our digital platforms and on the Telemundo 47 website.