Spectators of the Dominican Day Parade waving the country’s flag along Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York on August 12, 2007.
What to Know
- The Dominican Day Parade 2023 will take place on Sunday, Aug. 13 on Sixth Avenue from 37th to 52nd street starting noon.
- For the first time in the event's history, the country's president will be in attendance.
- NBC 4 and Telemundo 47 will be sponsoring this year's celebration.
This year's Dominican Day Parade may be less than a month away, but there are a number of festivities leading up to the big event.
Now in its 41st year, the event will take place on Sunday, Aug. 13 on Sixth Avenue from 37th to 52nd street starting noon.
This year's parade theme is "Our History, Our People," honoring the community members who exemplify the vibrant culture of the Dominican Republic and its people and who have made significant contributions to their respective fields.
The Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader will be in attendance and will be recognized as the Grand Marshal. This will go down as the first time in the parade's history that will count with the participation of the country's president.
Other announced honorees will include global Dominican singer Natti Natasha as the Queen of the Parade and DJ Adoni as the King. Entrepreneur and community advocate Antonio Cabrera will be recognized as the Cacique of Hope and Los Lideres - Banda Real as the International Band of the Year, while actress and model Celines Toribio will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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The parade will include on-stage performances and cultural en-route exhibitions. The event will showcase vibrant floats and costumes as well as traditional music and food that will ensure a day of fun and celebration for all.
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Nonetheless, festivities will begin before the grand day. Most notably, the Dominican Day Parade - Benefit Gala will take place on Friday, Aug. 11 from 8 p.m. to midnight. This early celebration will feature live performances by Dominican artists and traditional Dominican cuisine, with proceeds going towards supporting local Dominican communities.
The National Dominican Day Parade, Inc. will also be holding other events. These include a Food Drive with GOYA on Aug. 9 as well as the Brooklyn and Manhattan Borough President Celebrations on July 27 and Aug. 3 respectively.
NBC 4 and Telemundo 47 will be sponsoring this year's Dominican Day Parade.
