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3 days ago
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National Puerto Rican Day Parade 2025 when, where, route, and more
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Dubbed 'America's largest cultural celebration' with an estimated one million attendees, the National Puerto Rican Day Parade returns to New York City for its 68th year on Sunday. This year's parade follows the theme of 'Plantando Bandera (Planting Roots),' which focuses on recognizing how Puerto Rican communities have established deep roots and positively contributed to their communities. Things To Do Around NYC Event organizers also partnered with New York-native Lin-Manuel Miranda and his company TeeRico, to create merchandise featuring this year's theme. The design combines the Puerto Rican flag with a ceiba tree whose roots stretch around the image a global, symbolizing the deep roots and worldwide influence of Puerto Rican identity. The artwork was created by Puerto Rican artist Jorge Rafael Calderón. The National Puerto Rican Day Parade is preceded by the 40th-annual 116th Street Festival in East Harlem on Saturday. More than 500,000 people will celebrate Puerto Rican culture, music, food and more during the 20-block festival. More Local News Below is everything you need to know about the parade and how to enjoy New York City's biggest celebration of culture. The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. on Sunday and runs along Fifth Avenue from 43rd Street to 79th Street. Celebrations are expected to last through 5 p.m. Among the honorees in this year's National Puerto Rican Day Parade include six-time Grammy-winner Olga Tañón as the Queen of the celebration, film and television actor Luis Guzmán as the King, Golden Globe Award-winning actress Gina Rodríguez as the Madrina (Godmother), and Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning artist Elvis Crespo as the Padrino (Godfather?). Merchandise designed by Puerto Rican artist Jorge Rafael Calderón and through collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda can be purchased online. Proceeds from all sales go towards the NPRDP Scholarship Fund to support the next generation of Puerto Rican leaders. The parade is free for all to attend and can be viewed along the Fifth Avenue parade route between 43rd Street to 79th Street. The following streets will be closed in Manhattan for the parade. Formation:– Fifth Avenue between 51st Street and 52nd Street– West/East 44th Street between Sixth Avenue and Madison Avenue– West/East 45th Street between Sixth Avenue and Madison Avenue– West/East 46th Street between Sixth Avenue and Madison Avenue– West/East 47th Street between Sixth Avenue and Madison Avenue– West/East 48th Street between Sixth Avenue and Madison AvenueRoute:– Fifth Avenue between 42nd Street and 79th StreetDispersal:– Fifth Avenue between 79th Street and 86th Street– East 79th Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue– East 80th Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue– East 81st Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue– East 82nd Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue– East 83rd Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue– East 84th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 85th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison AvenueMiscellaneous:– Madison Avenue between East 42nd Street and East 86th Street– Sixth Avenue between West 42nd Street and West 49th Street– West/East 43rd Street between Sixth Avenue and Madison Avenue– West/East 42nd Street between Sixth Avenue and Madison Avenue– West 51st Street between Rockefeller Plaza and Fifth Avenue– West 58th Street between Grand Army Plaza and Fifth Avenue– East 60th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 62nd Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 63rd Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 64th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 66th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 68th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 69th Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue– East 70th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 72nd Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue– East 74th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Puerto Rican culture takes over East Harlem for 116th Street Festival
EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) – More than 500,000 people will descend upon East Harlem on Saturday for the 40th anniversary of the 116th Street Festival, celebrating Puerto Rican culture, music, food and more. The 20-block festival leads up to the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade, which will be held along Fifth Avenue on Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about the 116th Street Festival: More Local News The festival kicks off at 10 a.m. and is expected to run through 5 p.m., according to organizers. The following streets will be shut down at the discretion of the NYPD: Third Avenue between 106th Street and 122nd Street 116th Street between Lexington Avenue and Second Avenue Tito Puente Jr., Frankie Negrón and Luis Damón are all set to take the stage during the 116th Street Festival. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State The 116th Street Festival will air live on PIX11, and the PIX11+ smartTV app from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Street closures in NYC for parades and events for June 7 and June 8
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Warm weather has finally settled over New York City just in time for the kick-off of dozens of parades, fairs and mini-marathons throughout the city. Among some of the celebrations taking over NYC this weekend are the annual 116th Street Festival and the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Below is a list of anticipated street closures and events in Manhattan between June 7 and June 8. Eighth Avenue Midtown FestivalStreet closures– Eighth Avenue between 42nd Street and 55th Street Avenue of the Americas ExpoStreet closures – Sixth Avenue between 42nd Street and 54th Street St. Nicholas Avenue FairStreet closures– St. Nicholas Avenue between 181st Street and 188th Street – Hosted by the New York Road Runners, this race is meant to empower women of all ages. Runners will step off at 8 closures– Central Park West between 95th Street and 72nd Street – The biggest National Latin Festival in the North East returns for the 40th year. More than 500,000 people are expected to gather in Harlem to enjoy live music performances, community art, and food influenced by the Puerto Rican and Hispanic culture. The celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. and is expected to run to 5 p.m. with performances by Tito Puente Jr., Frankie Negrón, and Luis Damó closures– Third Avenue between 106th Street and 122nd Street– 116th Street between Lexington Avenue and Second Avenue New York City Expo Street Closures– Third Avenue between 23rd Street and 34th Street – Dubbed 'America's Largest Cultural Celebration' the parade returns for its 68th year with the theme 'Plantando Bandera (Planting Roots).' It focuses on recognizing how Puerto Rican communities have established deep roots and have positively contributed to their communities. Among this year's parade honorees include six-time Grammy-winner Olga Tañón, film and television actor Luis Guzmán, Golden Globe Award-winning actress Gina Rodríguez, and Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning artist Elvis Crespo. The parade will kick off 12 closuresFormation:– Fifth Avenue between 51st Street and 52nd Street– West/East 44th Street between Sixth Avenue and Madison Avenue– West/East 45th Street between Sixth Avenue and Madison Avenue– West/East 46th Street between Sixth Avenue and Madison Avenue– West/East 47th Street between Sixth Avenue and Madison Avenue– West/East 48th Street between Sixth Avenue and Madison AvenueRoute:– Fifth Avenue between 42nd Street and 79th StreetDispersal:– Fifth Avenue between 79th Street and 86th Street– East 79th Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue– East 80th Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue– East 81st Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue– East 82nd Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue– East 83rd Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue– East 84th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 85th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison AvenueMiscellaneous:– Madison Avenue between East 42nd Street and East 86th Street– Sixth Avenue between West 42nd Street and West 49th Street– West/East 43rd Street between Sixth Avenue and Madison Avenue– West/East 42nd Street between Sixth Avenue and Madison Avenue– West 51st Street between Rockefeller Plaza and Fifth Avenue– West 58th Street between Grand Army Plaza and Fifth Avenue– East 60th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 62nd Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 63rd Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 64th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 66th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 68th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 69th Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue– East 70th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue– East 72nd Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue– East 74th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-06-2025
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Luis Damon kicks off Puerto Rican Pride Week
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The 116th Street Festival, taking place on Saturday in East Harlem, will be streamed live on PIX11 News starting at 2 p.m.! The festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary and it's the lead-up to the largest cultural celebration in the U.S., the Puerto Rican Day Parade, which will be held Sunday along 5th Avenue. Singer and songwriter Luis Damon helps kick off Puerto Rican Pride Week on PIX11 Morning News. Watch the video player for the full interview. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
