New York City will once again be awash in red, white, and blue on Sunday, August 10, as the 43rd Annual National Dominican Day Parade moves up Sixth Avenue from 37th Street to 55th Street.

The parade, which begins at noon, is expected to draw more than 10,000 participants and hundreds of thousands of spectators, making it the largest gathering of Dominicans outside the Dominican Republic.

The annual event celebrates Dominican culture, folklore, and traditions through parade floats, live music, and appearances by community leaders. This year’s theme, “Quisqueya & USA: United in Culture and Tradition,” underscores the shared heritage and contributions of Dominicans in the United States.

The Dominican Day Parade commemorates the Dominican Republic’s 1863 Restoration War, which restored the

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