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Dominican diaspora parades in New York

Overview

In late July 2026, the Dominican community in New York staged a major cultural celebration in the Bronx. The 37th Gran Parada Dominicana honored Dr. Puro Fajardo for his work promoting Dominican culture abroad and named broadcaster Roberto Neris patron of honor. The parade, dedicated to the province of San Cristóbal, was scheduled for 26 July on the Grand Concourse and attracted thousands of participants.

A few weeks later, the community’s focus shifted to Manhattan for the 44th annual Dominican Parade on 9 August. The event, themed “Identity and Culture,” featured Dr. Ramón Tallaj as Grand Marshal, a legacy award for Goya Foods, and radio personality Frederick Martínez as King of the Parade. Performers and community groups again gathered along Sixth Avenue, underscoring the diaspora’s ongoing effort to celebrate and preserve its heritage across New York City.

Entities

Lizbel Ortiz · Ramón Tallaj · Frederick Martínez · Shino Aguakate · Goya Foods

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Dominican Parade in Manhattan Marks 44th Annual Celebration

    Manhattan’s Dominican Parade celebrates its 44th edition on 9 Aug, featuring Grand Marshal Dr. Ramón Tallaj, legacy award to Goya Foods, and “El Pachá” Frederick Martínez as King of the Parade.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Dominican diaspora honors Dr. Puro Fajardo and Roberto Neris in Bronx parade

    Two New York events honored Dominican leaders: Dr. Puro Fajardo received a cultural award from Segunda Trinitaria, and Roberto Neris was named patron of honor for the 37th Bronx Gran Parada Dominicana slated to

Sources

elnuevodiario.com.do · elveedordigital.com · hoy.com.do · luminariastv.com · primicias.com.do