NYC Pakistan Day Parade 2018: Street Closures, Start Time

NEW YORK, NY — The annual Pakistan Day Parade in New York City has become the largest gathering of Pakistanis in the United States. The parade is held each year in August around the time of Pakistan's celebration of its independence.

This year's parade will be held on a stretch of Madison Avenue on Sunday, August 5. The parade is a celebration of New York's Pakistani community and culture as well as the nation's independence. The parade will feature live entertainment, including a performance by Pakistani star Atif Aslam.

Here's everything you need to know if you're going to the parade.

Parade route/Directions:

The parade will take up a 15-block stretch of Madison Avenue from East 38th Street to East 23rd Street.

The easiest way to get to the parade will be the subway due to street closures in the area. The closest subway stations to the route are the 23rd Street, 28th Street and 33rd Street stops along the 6 line. The 28th street stop on the N/Q/R/W line is also close to the parade.

Start/finish time:

The parade is expected to begin around 10 a.m. and end by 6 p.m., according to parade organizers. A free breakfast will be served at 10 a.m., according to organizers.

Street closures:

The NYPD will close off many streets along and near the parade route for the safety of its participants. Road closures will begin around 10 a.m. and end around 6 p.m., police said. The police may close more roads than the ones listed if they have security concerns.

• 38th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue

• Madison Avenue between 38th Street and 28th Street

• Madison Avenue between 28th Street and 27th Street

• Madison Avenue between 24th Street and 26th Street 26th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue.

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