It Rained On Their Parade

Rain didn't dampen the 30th annual celebration of Dominican heritage on Sixth Avenue last Sunday. The parade was delayed because of the rain. It started at 2 PM and ran from 37th Street to 52nd Street. The Dominican Day Parade in New York City started in 1982 as a small celebration with concerts and cultural events in Washington Heights. Organized by Dominican American community leaders, the parade which is held each August on Sixth Avenue, has grown to become a showcase of national pride with thousands of participants and spectators from different parts of the country. The images of the parade were taken with an Apple iPhone 4.

Dominican Day Parade 2010

On August 8, the colorful Dominican Day parade took place on Sixth Avenue in Manhattan to commemorate the independence of the Dominican Republic. The festivities also included a concert, food, and amusements for children. New York City is home to more than 400,000 Dominican immigrants, many of whom have settled in Washington Heights/Inwood, Corona, Cypress Hill and other parts of the City.