Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors
The 2024 National Puerto Rican Day Parade in Manhattan honored figures like Daddy Yankee and Anthony Ramos, drawing tens of thousands of spectators along Fifth Avenue. The event, held annually since the late 1950s, celebrated Puerto Rican culture and included a scholarship gala recognizing academic achievements.
New York’s National Puerto Rican Day Parade drew massive crowds to Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue on Sunday, spanning 35 city blocks from 44th to 79th Street. The celebration featured vibrant red, white, and blue attire, pulsating music, and honorees including rapper Daddy Yankee, who served as grand marshal, and actor Anthony Ramos from *Hamilton*. Mayor Zohran Mamdani led cheers while wearing a Knicks jersey and holding a Puerto Rican flag. The parade, billed as America’s largest cultural celebration, highlighted Puerto Rican contributions across the island and diaspora. This year’s event also recognized U.S. Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and jazz musician Charlie Sepulveda with lifetime achievement awards. A separate scholarship gala held Friday honored academic excellence among Puerto Rican students. The parade has been a June tradition in New York since the late 1950s, reinforcing ties between the community and the city.
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