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The Dominican Parade returns to the Bronx

Thousands of Quisqueyans were present at the El Gran Parade Dominicano del Bronx that returned with all its color and joy after an absence of two years.

For many, participating in this stop was like returning to the island.

“It’s as if I were in my country, my beloved country, better than none,” said Sara Pérez.

38 floats and dozens of comparsas with music, dances and all the folklore that represent Quisqueya, marched along the Grand Concourse Avenue from 181 to 167 streets.

“I am very happy to be here and to know that we celebrate a day of us Dominicans again,” said María Germán.

The Dominican community has been celebrating this parade in the Bronx for more than three decades, but the last two years it was canceled due to the pandemic.

And for Felipe Febles, the parade’s founder and director, the return of this parade represents the strength of the Dominican community throughout New York City.

“We have arrived here, we have arrived at a time when we are already unified and we still have much more to do, because there are always many more things to do,” said Febles.

Congressman Adriano Espaillat highlighted the great role that Dominicans play in the economy of New York City.

“Half a million Dominicans here in the county of the Bronx and a million Dominicans in New York City, for this reason our contribution is significant,” said Espaillat.

In addition, Mayor Erick Adams and other local politicians also joined in honor of this community.

“I am proud to be the mayor of the largest Dominican community outside the country!” The mayor wrote in a message on social networks.

“Honored to celebrate our Dominican brothers and sisters in the 33rd Annual El Bron Dominican Day Parade.”

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