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Dominican Day Parade brings color and music to New York City

Aug. 9, 2026, 3:36 p.m. ET
Spectators cheer the marchers at the Dominican Day Parade on NYC's 6th ave. Thousands of revelers lined Sixth Avenue as New York City celebrated the 44th annual National Dominican Day Parade.

Spectators cheer the marchers at the Dominican Day Parade on NYC’s 6th ave. Thousands of revelers lined Sixth Avenue as New York City celebrated the 44th annual National Dominican Day Parade.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

Dancers in the street.

Dancers in the street.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

The Dominican Flag makes its way up 6th ave. Dominican flags waved across Midtown Manhattan as communities gathered to honor their heritage and culture.

The Dominican Flag makes its way up 6th ave. Dominican flags waved across Midtown Manhattan as communities gathered to honor their heritage and culture.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

Dancers perform as the annual parade transformed Sixth Avenue into a sea of red, white and blue Dominican pride.

Dancers perform as the annual parade transformed Sixth Avenue into a sea of red, white and blue Dominican pride.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

Parade-goers celebrated this year's theme, "Identidad y Cultura," highlighting Dominican identity and traditions.

Parade-goers celebrated this year’s theme, “Identidad y Cultura,” highlighting Dominican identity and traditions.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

The beloved New York tradition once again celebrated the city's deep Dominican roots and influence.

The beloved New York tradition once again celebrated the city’s deep Dominican roots and influence.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani greets parade-goers.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani greets parade-goers.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

The Goya float at the Dominican Day Parade on 6th ave.

The Goya float at the Dominican Day Parade on 6th ave.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

NY State Gov. Kathy Hochul marches up 6th Ave.

NY State Gov. Kathy Hochul marches up 6th Ave.

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Families, performers and community groups marched through Midtown in a festive display of Dominican pride.

Families, performers and community groups marched through Midtown in a festive display of Dominican pride.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

The festivities highlighted this year's theme, "Identity and Culture," through music, art and tradition.

The festivities highlighted this year’s theme, “Identity and Culture,” through music, art and tradition.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

Dancers in the street. The National Dominican Day Parade once again showcased the vibrant influence of New York's Dominican community.

Dancers in the street. The National Dominican Day Parade once again showcased the vibrant influence of New York’s Dominican community.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

Kids help hold the Dominican Flag.

Kids help hold the Dominican Flag.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

Dancers in the street at the National Dominican Day Parade. The annual tradition brought together New Yorkers and visitors to honor Dominican heritage in the heart of Manhattan.

Dancers in the street at the National Dominican Day Parade. The annual tradition brought together New Yorkers and visitors to honor Dominican heritage in the heart of Manhattan.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

The Dominican Flag makes its way.

The Dominican Flag makes its way.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

Colorful floats, performers and community groups brought energy to the Manhattan celebration.

Colorful floats, performers and community groups brought energy to the Manhattan celebration.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

Thousands gathered in Midtown Manhattan to celebrate Dominican heritage.

Thousands gathered in Midtown Manhattan to celebrate Dominican heritage.

Robert Deutsch, For USA TODAY

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