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Giant puppets, reggaeton bands, salsa dancers, and floats will take over Fifth Avenue in Manhattan this Sunday for the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. More than a million people typically participate in and attend the parade, making it the largest demonstration of cultural pride in the nation. An iconic institution for over half a century, the parade seeks to raise awareness of Puerto Rican culture and history and highlight the community’s contributions to the world. Here’s everything you need to know about this incredible event.
When is the National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York?
The parade is on Sunday, June 8, 2025, and kicks off at 11am.
What is the parade route?
The parade route typically marches along Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 79th Street in Manhattan.
What's the theme this year?
This year’s theme is Plantando Bandera (Planting Roots), recognizing how Puerto Rican communities across the diaspora have established deep roots and positively contributed to their communities locally, nationally and globally.
Who is the grand marshal?
Six-time GRAMMY® winner Olga Tañón will be honored as Queen of the 2025 Parade celebration. With more than 23 albums and a catalog of over 250 hit songs, Tañón remains an undisputed figure in Latin music. Acclaimed film and television actor Luis Guzmán will join Tañón in leading the parade procession with the title of King. With over 30 years in the movie industry, Guzmán is currently starring in in Netflix's hit television series "Wednesday." He is also known for films like Out of Sight, The Limey, Traffic, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and Punch-Drunk Love.
What's the history of the parade?
The parade is now in its 68th year. It honors the 5 million people of Puerto Rican descent living in the United States and the 3.5 million inhabitants of Puerto Rico.
Will there be any street closures from the parade?
Yes, and quite a few. Learn from the crew in Seinfeld, and don't plan on driving near the area on Sunday. The Department of Transportation says that the NYPD will close streets at their discretion between June 5-8.
Formation:
- 5th Avenue between 51st Street and 52nd Street
- West/East 44th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- West/East 45th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- West/East 46th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- West/East 47th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- West/East 48th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
Route:
- 5th Avenue between 42nd Street and 79th Street
Dispersal:
- 5th Avenue between 79th Street and 86th Street
- East 79th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 80th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 81st Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 82nd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 83rd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 84th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 85th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
Miscellaneous:
- Madison Avenue between East 42nd Street and East 86th Street
- 6th Avenue between West 42nd Street and West 49th Street
- West/East 43rd Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- West/East 42nd Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- West 51st Street between Rockefeller Plaza and 5th Avenue
- West 58th Street between Grand Army Plaza and 5th Avenue
- East 60th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 62nd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 63rd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 64th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 66th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 68th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 69th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 70th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 72nd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 74th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue