Thousands of Latinos displayed their colors along the Grand Concourse during the 20th Annual Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade, held on Sunday, May 18.
This year, Borough President Adolfo Carrion marched with local officials Councilman Joel Rivera and Assemblyman Ruben Diaz, Jr. Invited guests included Comptroller William C. Thompson, Queens Councilman John Liu and famed attorney Norman Siegel.
This year, parade participants consisted of 100 organizations, whose members rode on floats, marched, danced and sang.
Carrion said at the start of the parade, “It’s a terrific celebration of Puerto Rican pride and Bronx pride. The Puerto Rican community is obviously a significant and important segment in the Bronx and in the city. So it’s important to pass on to the children their heritage, who they are, and that they are an important element in New York City life.”
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