NYC Hispanic Day Parade Guide: Start Time, Route, Street Closures

NEW YORK, NY — An estimated one million people are expected to celebrate the NYC Hispanic Day Parade on Sunday, Oct. 14. The parade — which is also referred to as the Hispanic Columbus Day Parade because its proximity to the holiday — is held at the end of National Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the cultures of all Spanish-speaking people of New York City.

The annual Hispanic Day Parade was established in 1985, parade organizers said. This year's theme is "Empowerment of Women" and honorees include Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr., New York State Supreme Court Justice Carmen Velasquez, Executive Director of the Centro Civico Cultural Dominicano Dr. Marilu Galvan and many more.

Here's everything you need to know about the parade:

Start Time:

The NYC Hispanic Day Parade begins at noon this year. The parade is expected to run about five hours, according to the NYPD.

Parade Route:

Most of the parade takes place in Midtown Manhattan, but the route extends up to a portion of the Upper East Side. The march will begin on Fifth Avenue and 44th Street and end at Fifth Avenue and 72nd Street.

Street closures:

A number of streets along the route will be closed to car traffic for safety reasons. Here's a full list.

Formation:

• 43rd Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 44th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 45th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue 4
• 6th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 47th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue

Route:

• 5th Avenue between East 43rd Street and East 66th Street

Dispersal:

• 5th Avenue between East 66th Street and 72nd Street
• 67th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
• 68th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
• 69th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue

Miscellaneous:

• 63rd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
• 60th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue

The NYPD may close additional streets if deemed necessary for safety.

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