2005 National Puerto Rican Day Parade, June 12th

Written by Nelson Ortiz, Hispanicsurf.com

March 11, 2005 -- The colorful, vibrant and very musical National Puerto Rican Day Parade will be held this year on June 12th along its usual route of 5th Avenue in New York City.

Crowds in excess of three million are expected to line the streets to share its music, food, dance and sense of community.

"The National Puerto Rican Day Parade is a New York tradition that unites New Yorkers as it celebrates the outstanding contributions of the Puerto Rican people to the history of New York City, as well as to our City's diversity. I salute the Puerto Rican Community for another year of accomplishment and growth," the Mayor of New York stated.

The National Puerto Rican Day Parade started in 1995; the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City began in 1958. The parade features floats sponsored by businesses, singing, dancing and marching. Last year there were over 100,000 marchers and 3 million spectators at the parade.

WHEN & WHERE

Sunday, June 12th, 2005 from 11am-6pm
Along Fifth Avenue from 44th to 86th Streets

Stay tuned to Hispanicsurf.com for full coverage of the 48th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade.