BY: Adal Hussain, Chief Editor for World Liberty TV, @ 37th St 6ave NYC Sun Aug 9th 2026.
The National Dominican Day Parade returned to New York City on Sunday. The event is expected to draw 400,000 spectators.
This is the 44th year for the city’s National Dominican Day Parade. It starts forming at 8 a.m. and steps off at 11 a.m.
The theme this year is “Dominicanos: Identidad y Cultura,” which translates to “Dominicans: Identity and Culture.”
Organizers say the parade will “pay tribute to the legacy of the Dominican Republic and the deep cultural, social, and community ties that unite the Dominican people with the United States.”
The grand marshal of this year’s parade is Dr. Ramon Tallaj, founder of the Somos Community Care healthcare network.
“As we all know, the Dominican Day Parade is one of the largest parades in our city, and it is one of the most joyful days of the year,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at a news briefing.
“There is nothing quite like the sound of bachata, the aroma of sancocho as it fills our city streets, the joy of New Yorkers coming together to celebrate a heritage that is so integral to our city’s history.”
This year’s theme is “Identity and Culture,” and several prominent Dominican figures will be recognized. The parade’s stars feature Shino Aguakate and Lizbel Ortiz, and the king of the parade will be media personality and radio host Frederick Martínez (El Pachá).
This year’s Grand Marshal will be Dr. Ramon Tallaj of SOMOS Community Care, and a legacy award will be given to Goya Foods.
This year’s theme, “Identidad y Cultura,” honors the vibrant legacy of the Dominican Republic and its deep cultural and civic ties with the United States.
The Parade and its Gala continue to highlight individuals who embody excellence across public service, media, arts, technology, labor, and community advocacy.
Many VIP’S Spoke at the opening press conference and ribbon cutting ceremony, which included: Gov Kathy Hochul, Mayor Mamdani, Attorney General Letitia James. New York City public advocate, jumaane Williams, New York City Council speaker, Julie Menin, many more political leaders in attendance from Santo Domingo.
It was very well attended parade close to half a million people watching parade live and many more millions watching on TV and streaming services, throughout USA and in Santo Domingo.
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