I Love a Parade
Summer is the season to take to the streets for festivals and parades. Don't forget your sunblock!
| National Puerto Rican Day Parade | Sunday, June 14th, 11:00 am Travels up 5th avenue from 44th to 86th streets. Full schedule of events including music festival at: www.nationalpuertoricandayparade.org |
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| The Coney Island Mermaid Parade | Saturday, June 20th, 2 pm Revelers celebrate the spirit of Coney Island by processing from the boardwalk to the beach in elaborate maritime costumers. One of New York's most beloved and unique events! Travels down Surf Avenue, Brooklyn. Check here for more information. |
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| Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pridefest | Sunday, June 28th, 11 am - 7 pm PrideFest is the annual LGBT street fair which seeks to bring together local residents and families, community leaders, and area business owners to celebrate in the street. This year marks the 17th annual PrideFest event. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit: www.nycpride.org |
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| Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular | Friday, July 4th at 9 pm The nation's largest and most spectacular birthday bash lights up the night sky with over 120,000 breathtaking pyrotechnics from around the world! Watch as larger-than-life fireworks burst 1,000 feet in the air while New York Pops serenade the night's celebrations! For more information, check here. |
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| West Indian American Day Carnaval and Brooklyn Labor Day Parade | Monday, September 7th The city's largest parade and festival, drawing an estimated 2 million visitors. Enjoy the floats, food, music, performances, and a weekend of events including a competition for Carnaval King and Queen and a 2 am march known as J'ouvert. www.wiadca.org |
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