Thousands gather for the 55th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade
Posted:
Updated:
By GLENN WILBURN, MyFoxNY.com Producer -
MYFOXNY.COM -
The annual Puerto Rican Day Parade has seen thousands of proud onlookers line Fifth Avenue waving red, white and blue of the Puerto Rican flag on Sunday.
The parade featured many politicians and celebrities as they walked down Fifth Avenue to the sounds of salsa music.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) were just a few of the politicians in attendance. Actor/comedian John Leguizamo, musician/activist Wyclef Jean, New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz and Fox News anchor Geraldo Rivera were some of the celebrities at the annual parade.
Madelyn Lugo, the Parade's Chairperson, announced that this year's Parade theme is "Puerto Ricans and Higher Education", in recognition of the outstanding achievements and contribution of Puerto Ricans at all-levels in adult and continuing education.
The Parade's Grand Marshal is Dr. Félix Matos-Rodríguez, President of Hostos Community College (CUNY). The Godfather is Manuel J. Fernós, President of Puerto Rico's Inter-American University.
The parade marches along Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 79th Street and has been an annual event in New York City since 1958.
The annual Puerto Rican Day Parade has seen thousands of proud onlookers line Fifth Avenue waving red, white and blue of the Puerto Rican flag on Sunday.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:10:53 GMT
AP photo
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested Thursday for allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building, police said. The troubled celebrity is also accused of throwing her "drug paraphernalia"
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested Thursday for allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building, police said. The troubled celebrity is also accused of throwing her "drug paraphernalia"
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:17:32 GMT
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:11 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:11:26 GMT
An Edison, N.J., police officer was arrested and accused of setting fire to the home of a police captain in his department, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.
An Edison, N.J., police officer was arrested and accused of setting fire to the home of a police captain in his department, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:04:45 GMT
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner launched his campaign for mayor of New York City this week, but his website seems to indicate he is running for office in Pittsburgh. The stylized and colorized image used in
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner launched his campaign for mayor of New York City this week, but his website seems to indicate he is running for office in Pittsburgh. The stylized and colorized image used in
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:49:53 GMT
AP photo
President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:50:04 GMT
Heavy downpours sparked flash flooding across the tristate area on Thursday. The National Weather Service issued numerous weather alerts for many counties in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Heavy downpours sparked flash flooding across the tristate area on Thursday. The National Weather Service issued numerous weather alerts for many counties in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:42:40 GMT
The Bronx Zoo has unveiled its animatronics dinosaur exhibit. The exhibit, called Dinosaur Safari, is something different from the zoo, which is better known for its exhibits of living animals. The ride
The Bronx Zoo has unveiled its exhibit of animatronics. The exhibit, called Dinosaur Safari, is something different from the zoo, which is better known for its exhibits of living animals.
