# Dominican State Parade in New Jersey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-state-parade-in-new-jersey
> Updated: 2026-09-16T12:26:06.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 37th annual Dominican State Parade in Paterson, New Jersey, was organized to honor the Barahona province and promote cultural identity among the Dominican diaspora.

Prior to the event, organizers announced a new initiative to include a float dedicated to autism and inclusion, featuring social workers and mothers to promote visibility for children on the autism spectrum. 

Following the parade, the celebration included the recognition of Dr. Natanael Gutiérrez for his work in the southern region of the Dominican Republic. The event also involved institutional participation from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) Barahona and meetings with local officials, including the Mayor of Paterson and the Consulate General of the Dominican Republic, to discuss cooperation and investment opportunities.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Barahona province honored at 37th Dominican Parade in New Jersey

The 37th Dominican Parade in New Jersey honored Barahona province, featuring recognitions for Dr. Natanael Gutiérrez and participation from the UASD Barahona delegation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barahona-province-honored-at-37th-dominican-parade-in-new-jersey

### 2026-09-04: New Jersey Dominican State Parade to honor Barahona and autism awareness

The 37th New Jersey Dominican State Parade in Paterson will honor Barahona and feature a historic float dedicated to autism awareness and inclusion on September 13, 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-jersey-dominican-state-parade-to-honor-barahona-and-autism-awareness

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