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Dominican Day Parade In Manhattan This Weekend: What To Know
The parade's grand marshal will be Nelson Cruz, a former Dominican-American Major League baseball player.
NEW YORK CITY — The 43rd National Dominican Day Parade will kick off in Manhattan this weekend.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday and will march up Sixth Avenue from 37th to 55th streets.
The theme for this year's parade is “Unidos en Cultura y Tradicion,” which translates to united in culture and tradition. The parade will celebrate Dominican heritage and community in both the Dominican Republic and the United States.
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The parade's grand marshal will be Nelson Cruz, a former Dominican-American Major League baseball player. Juan Manuel Mendez will be the "Padrino" for the parade.
New Yorkers unable to attend the parade can watch it live on PIX11 News beginning at 12 p.m.
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