About The Dominican Day Parade, Inc.
The newly formed Dominican Day Parade, Inc.
is a nonprofit 501(3)(c), non-partisan organization in formation that organizes the annual
parade and festivities that promote the richness of the culture, folklore and popular
traditions of the Dominican Republic. The organization strives to provide an
understanding of the heritage and contributions of the Dominican community in America
and throughout the world. Over time, the organization will focus on providing over $250,
000 worth of scholarship money to aspiring Dominican students in the Dominican
Diaspora elevating our focus on educational achievement and excellence.
Participants and Honorees for Dominican Day Parade Inc-2015
Grand Marshall:
Pedro Martinez, Baseball Player and Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee
Queen:
Celines Toribio, Actress, Model and Television Personality
King:
Johnny Ventura, Dominican Singer and Former Mayor of Santo Domingo
Madrina:
Julissa Reynoso Pantaleon, Former United States Ambassador
Padrino:
Judge Rolando Acosta, Associate Justice of the New York Appellate Division of the Supreme
Court
Madrina Internacional:
Merijoel Duran, Univision 41
Padrino Internacional:
Eduardo Selman, Consul General de Republica Dominican
Ambassador:
Isolda Peguero, Reporter, Telemundo
Ambassador:
Sofia LaChapelle, Telemundo Network Correspondent
Ambassador:
Jose Acosta, Dominican Writer and Author
Ambassador:
Andres Merejo, Dr. Andres Perejo, Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo
Anacaona:
Sheila Garcia, Community Leader
Cacique:
Jose Zabala, Digital Communications and Dominican Film Festival Organizer
Cacique:
Cesar Romero, President of Instituto Duartiano
Cacique:
Ramon Anibal, Producer, Ramon Anibal TV Show
Cacique:
Negro Santo, Director and Host “Santo Domingo Invita”
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Johnny Pacheco, International Salsa Legend and Percussionist
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Dr. Marilu Galvan, Executive Director, Centro Civico Cultural Dominicano
Lifetime Acievement Award:
Fefita La Grande, Prolific female accordionist
Rising Stars:
Jackie Cruz, “La Flaca” Orange Is The New Black
Jessica Pimentel, “Maria Ruiz” Orange Is The New Black
Laura Gomez, “Blanca Florez” Orange Is The New Black
Selenis Leyva, “Gloria Mendoza” Orange Is The New Black
Dascha Polanco, “Daya Diaz” Orange Is The New Black
Special Recognition:
Francisca Lachapel, Nuestra Belleza Latina 2015
World Liberty TV, Latino Channel Team was on hand to cover the Dominican Day Parade Gala 2015 , and do an Exclusive interviews with Board Chair Angela Fernandez,Esq and Cultural Chair Leonardo Ivan Dominguez, Titled The New Beginning, see this and more right here in our World Liberty TV, Latino Channels.
