NYC's National Dominican Day Parade Returns to Manhattan Today
Joe Torres previews the parade and spotlights New Jersey students who became some of the youngest in the country to earn the Global Seal of Biliteracy.
- On Sunday, August 9, 2026, the 44th annual National Dominican Day Parade filled Midtown Manhattan, drawing an estimated 400,000 spectators along Sixth Avenue to celebrate.
- Celebrating the theme "Dominicans: Identity and Culture," the parade honored Grand Marshal Dr. Ramon Tallaj, founder of SOMOS Community Care, and Parade Godfather Jose Alberto "El Canario."
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marched in the parade, while singer Maria Isabel appeared on a float fresh off her album release.
- Host Joe Torres covered the parade on WABC-TV's "Tiempo," which also recognized New Jersey elementary students from Jump Immersion School who earned a global seal of biliteracy.
- Attendees emphasized the immigrant experience, with one noting, "Both of my parents are from Dominican Republic...I'm very proud of it." The parade celebrates the long legacy of the Dominican community.
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Editor's note: The video above aired in a previous newscast. NEW YORK (PIX11) – The National Dominican Day Parade is back, and “Ya tú sabes” (you already know) that great fun is expected on the streets of New York City on Sunday. More than 400,000 people are anticipated to come out and celebrate this year, [...]
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