Puerto Rican Parade Celebrates Culture and Legacy

The National Puerto Rican Day Parade lit up Manhattan with tens of thousands cheering under the sun — a vibrant tribute to culture, heritage, and resilience. This year’s lineup featured reggaeton icon Daddy Yankee as grand marshal, Hamilton’s Anthony Ramos, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani waving Puerto Rican pride. Stretching 35 blocks, the parade honored Puerto Ricans everywhere, while lifetime achievement awards celebrated Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and jazz legend Charlie Sepulveda. Before the main event, a scholarship gala spotlighted academic excellence. It’s more than a parade — it’s a powerful, unifying celebration of identity and contribution. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/37318bfba004de56