2008 National Puerto Rican Day parade set for June 8th

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The 2008 National Puerto Rican Day parade set for June 8th

"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," said New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg.

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, marching and lots of music.

Every year, over 100,000 people will march in the parade and over 2 million will be present on Fifth Avenue watching the colorful celebration.

WHEN & WHERE
Date: Sunday, June 8th, 2008
Time: 11am - 6pm
CONTACT

NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE, INC.
2804 Third Avenue. Seventh Floor Bronx, New York 10455
Tel. (718) 401-0404
Fax (718) 585-9110

Other Notes:

The Pageant Committee of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc. announces they are searching for young ladies within the age range of 18 – 25 as candidates for the 2008 Pageant to be held in May of 2008.

There will be surprises & prizes for the Queen and her Court. All those interested in participating in the competition for title of Queen of the Puerto Rican Day Parade, must comply with the rules and regulations of the Pageant.

Mrs. Madelyn Lugo, Chairperson, indicated that we are celebrating our 13th. anniversary of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Therefore, it is very important for the Queen to understand the importance of her role as well as fulfill cultural and other qualifications as outlined by the pageant committee. In addition, the Queen will serve as a role model and representative to the Puerto Rican community.

Mrs. Lugo also mentioned that among some of the prizes the Queen will receive a round-trip ticket to Puerto Rico to represent the Puerto Rican woman in the United States. Furthermore, the Queen will be representing the Puerto Rican woman at numerous events and she will ride through the Parade on Fifth Avenue in New York City scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2008 aboard a majestic float with her Court.

For pageant application or additional information regarding Pageant rules and regulations, please call (718) 401-0404 between 9:00am – 4:00pm or email nprdpin@aol.com