How Do You Participate In The NYC Hispanic Parade?
Held each year along Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue between 44th and 68th Streets, the New York City Hispanic Day Parade is a colorful march representing the rich cultures and traditions of Hispanic people in America. Since 1965, the parade has been attracting people from NYC and the surrounding tri-state area to admire and participate in the festivities, whether they are Hispanic or not. Check New York City publications or local websites for the date and time of the parade. It is usually held in early October to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month, Columbus Day and several Hispanic countries’ independence days. Plan your transportation, whether you will be getting there on foot, by subway, bus or taxi. You may want to think twice about driving yourself. Remember that street parking will be difficult to find, and you could get stuck paying hefty fees at parking garages. Dress in layers. October in New York City is usually chilly and might be windy. Dress according to the weather, as you wi