The Puerto Rican Parade in New York

Puerto Rico Parade In N.Y

The Puerto Rican Day Parade takes place annually along Fifth Avenue in New York City. It’s held on the second Sunday in June. It is in honor of the nearly 4 million inhabitants of Puerto Rico and all people of Puerto Rican birth or heritage residing in the mainland U.S. The first Puerto Rican Day Parade was held on Sunday, April 13, 1958, in Manhattan. In 1995, the parade became incorporated as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade and expanded beyond the parade itself.

In recent years, the parade has honored several Puerto Rican celebrities by naming them "International Grand Marshal" of the parade including singer Marc Anthony, who participated in the parade along with his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez. Also Ricky Martin was in the parade in 2010. These celebrities are name with the title such as “King”, "National Ambassador of La Salsa", and "National Godmother.”
 

Ricky Martin in 2010

 

Entrance of Marc Anthony & Jennifer Lopez at the Puerto Rico Parade in  New York.

 

Marc Anthony & Jennifer Lopez in 2007 Puerto Rico.

 

So  many people come out to the Puerto Rico Parade. When these people come out to this event they expect to hear music and dance, see performance, see famous people, eat and have a good time. All type of Puerto Rico food is served. Famous pastry, appetizers, and dish are below.

 

Food Sold at the Puerto Rico Parade

 

Empanadas

 

 

                               
                                                             

Platanos