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This Sunday, Manhattan will come alive with one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year—the 43rd National Dominican Day Parade. The annual celebration, themed “Unidos en Cultura y Tradición” (United in Culture and Tradition), will honor Dominican heritage and community in both the Dominican Republic and the United States. Starting at 11 a.m. and marching down Sixth Avenue from 37th to 55th streets, the parade promises music, dance, flags waving high, and a crowd filled with pride.

This year’s grand marshal is Nelson Cruz , the former Dominican-American Major League Baseball player known for his power at the plate and generosity off the field. Joining him as “Padrino” is Juan Manuel Mendez, both adding even more significance to an event that unites ge

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