Annual Dominican Day Parade Celebrating Dominican Heritage Returns to NYC

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue. Spiderman

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue. NYC Mayor Eric Adams

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

New York, New York The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade, The Parade draws thousands of people to Manhattan each year to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic and its diaspora in New York and beyond, This year’s theme spotlights the music and dance of merengue.

A woman in traditional and caricature Dominican clothes during the Dominican Day Parade which took place in NYC today. It is the 42nd year and the theme was Merengue - Nuestro Ritmo to mark the influence it has in Dominican identity.

A back image of the Virgin Mary in the Dominican Day Parade which took place in NYC today. It is the 42nd year and the theme was Merengue - Nuestro Ritmo to mark the influence it has in Dominican identity.

A policeman holding his daughter dressed in traditional Dominican clothing during the Dominican Day Parade which took place in NYC today. It is the 42nd year and the theme was Merengue - Nuestro Ritmo to mark the influence it has in Dominican identity.

An image of participants, a float and random movement during the Dominican Day Parade which took place in NYC today. It is the 42nd year and the theme was Merengue - Nuestro Ritmo to mark the influence it has in Dominican identity.

A man holding the Dominican flag smiles at camera. The Dominican Day Parade took place in NYC today. It is the 42nd year and the theme was Merengue - Nuestro Ritmo to mark the influence it has in Dominican identity.

New York Governor, KATHY HOCHUL participates in the Dominican Day Parade which took place in NYC today. It is the 42nd year and the theme was Merengue - Nuestro Ritmo to mark the influence it has in Dominican identity.

Horse policeman smiles at camera while holding the Dominican flag while marching down 6th avenue during the Dominican Parade. The Dominican Day Parade took place in NYC today. It is the 42nd year and the theme was Merengue - Nuestro Ritmo to mark the influence it has in Dominican identity.

A man dressed as spider man poses during the Dominican Day Parade. The Dominican Day Parade took place in NYC today. It is the 42nd year and the theme was Merengue - Nuestro Ritmo to mark the influence it has in Dominican identity.

A woman with a feather headdress smiles at camera during the Dominican Day Parade. The Dominican Day Parade took place in NYC today. It is the 42nd year and the theme was Merengue - Nuestro Ritmo to mark the influence it has in Dominican identity.

Mythical creature Dominican costume cracks a whip during the Dominican Day Parade which took place in NYC today. It is the 42nd year and the theme was Merengue - Nuestro Ritmo to mark the influence it has in Dominican identity.

New York City Mayor,ERIC ADAMS walks and waves the Dominican flag during the Dominican Day Parade which took place in NYC today. It is the 42nd year and the theme was Merengue - Nuestro Ritmo to mark the influence it has in Dominican identity.

People march along holding a giant Dominican flag. The Dominican Day Parade took place in NYC today. It is the 42nd year and the theme was Merengue - Nuestro Ritmo to mark the influence it has in Dominican identity.

New York Senator,CHUCK SCHUMER walks along and greets the crowd during the Dominican Day Parade which took place in NYC today. It is the 42nd year and the theme was Merengue - Nuestro Ritmo to mark the influence it has in Dominican identity.