The Bronx Dominican Parade is el Gran Parada Dominicana de el Bronx, a festival of Dominican culture and contributions to the prosperity of the United States, in the West Bronx, home to one of New York City’s largest Dominican communities. ¡Quisqueya!
36th Bronx Dominican Parade 2025
Like Carnival, the Parade is actually a long series of community events. To really enjoy it, get involved, and join one of the comparsas (marching groups). Dominicans are some of the warmest, friendliest people on Earth, good friends to have in New York City.
The Parade is dedicated to the Dominican Republic founding fathers: Duarte, Sanchez, and Mella.
Edward Saldaña, BlueLoft CEO and Dominican House Fest founder, is Grand Marshal. Haraca Kiko is the Parade King. Lawyer and presenter Julieta Tejada is the madrina.
Bronx Dominican Parade 2025 Queen Presentations
There are several Parade Queen Candidate presentations, starting in October, the year before the Parade. This is a serious talent competition that also teaches children about our heritage culture!
The Bronx Dominican Parade 1st Queen Candidate Presentation is at Casa Del Mar seafood restaurant in Tremont, The Bronx; on Sunday October 20, 2024 at 5pm. From $20. @granparadadominicanadelbronx 🇩🇴
The Bronx Dominican Parade 2nd Queen Candidate Presentation, featuring entertainment by El Suro de la Salsa, Hansel, Shawny Brawn, Barbara Ruiz, Paul Gerard, and El Angelito que Canta; is at Casa Del Mar seafood restaurant in Tremont, The Bronx; on Sunday November 17, 2024 at 5pm. From $20. @granparadadominicanadelbronx 🇩🇴
The Bronx Dominican Parade 3rd Queen Candidate Presentation, featuring entertainment by Richard KB & Jolenny KB, Jhon Blade, Titany, Robin Vargas, and Ballet Folklorico Parada Dominicana de el Bronx; is at Casa Del Mar seafood restaurant in Tremont, The Bronx; on Sunday December, 2024 at 5pm. From $20. @granparadadominicanadelbronx 🇩🇴
The Bronx Dominican Parade 4th Queen Candidate Presentation, featuring entertainment by Luis Rafael “El Mismo,” Robin Vargas, Robert Swing, Diana Rojas, and El Ángel Que Canta; is at Casa Del Mar seafood restaurant in Tremont, The Bronx; on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 5pm. From $20. @granparadadominicanadelbronx 🇩🇴
The Bronx Dominican Parade 5th Queen Candidate Presentation, featuring entertainment by El Ángel Que Canta, Maribel Duarte, Eddy, Eddy, Abraham Diaz, and Yhosep Mundial; is at Casa Del Mar seafood restaurant in Tremont, The Bronx; on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 6pm. From $20. @granparadadominicanadelbronx 🇩🇴
The Bronx Dominican Parade 6th Queen Candidate Presentation, featuring entertainment by El Ángel Que Canta, Okeyny Primo Banda, Jhon Blade, Macamole, Kelsy Polanco, and El Tenaz; is at Casa Del Mar seafood restaurant in Tremont, The Bronx; on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 6pm. From $20. @granparadadominicanadelbronx 🇩🇴
The Bronx Dominican Parade 7th Queen Candidate Presentation, featuring entertainment by El Ángel Que Canta, Jhon Blade, La Reina del Mariachi, Karolis P, and Lilivet Santana; is at Casa Del Mar seafood restaurant in Tremont, The Bronx; on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 6pm. From $20. @granparadadominicanadelbronx 🇩🇴
The Bronx Dominican Parade 8th Queen Candidate Presentation, featuring entertainment by Kerty Calderon, Soranyi Torres, Shany Brawn, Soraya La Internacional, Max Laury, Keybawen, and Jimmy Mordan; is at Casa Del Mar seafood restaurant in Tremont, The Bronx; on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 6pm. From $20. @granparadadominicanadelbronx 🇩🇴
The Bronx Dominican Parade 9th Queen Candidate Presentation, featuring entertainment by Carli Longoli, Julieta Xantos, Carleyn V, JBruno, TripleOG, and Keybawen; is at Casa Del Mar seafood restaurant in Tremont, The Bronx; on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 6pm. From $20. @granparadadominicanadelbronx 🇩🇴
Bronx Dominican Parade 2025 Queen Coronation
The Bronx Dominican Parade 2025 Queen Coronation features performances by Twel Diamante, Nelson Herrera, Erithen el Fenomenal, Sharky El Tiburn, TripleOG, and W La Letra; at Casa Del Mar seafood restaurant in Tremont, The Bronx; on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 6pm. From $20. @granparadadominicanadelbronx 🇩🇴
Bronx Dominican Parade 2025 Press Conference
The 36th Bronx Dominican Parade 2025 Press Conference features performances by Keybawen, Pepe Corniel, Eddy Eddy, and Los Andulleros de Santiago; at 809, the Dominican restaurant and bar in Washington Heights, Manhattan; on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10am. @granparadadominicanadelbronx 🇩🇴
Bronx Dominican Parade 2025 Gala
The 36th Bronx Dominican Parade 2025 Gala Dinner Dance includes cocktails, dinner, and dancing to NCue Band with special guests Nestor Moreno and Isidro “La Rana;” at Marina Del Rey Caterers in Throggs Neck, The Bronx; on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 7pm. For tickets, call 347-515-4120 🇩🇴
Bronx Dominican Parade 2025
The 36th Bronx Dominican Parade 2025 features Young Capo, Harrrayao, MVPlavuelta, El Mello OG, Kayiri, Leo RD, and D Flow AKA; parading up Grand Concourse, from 167th to the main stage on 176th St; from Concourse, through Claremont, to Mount Hope, The Bronx; on Sunday, July 27, 2024 from 11am to 5pm. 🇩🇴
35th Bronx Dominican Parade 2024
The Parade is actually a long series of events. To really enjoy it, get involved, and especially join one of the comparsas (marching groups). Dominicans are some of the warmest, friendliest people on Earth.
Parade Queen Presentations 2024
There are many Parade Queen presentations. This is a serious talent competition!
- The Bronx Dominican Parade 1st Presentation of the Queens is Sunday, March 31, 2024. 🇩🇴
- The 2nd Presentation of the Queens with exhibitions of dancing, modeling, and public speaking is Sunday, April 21, 2024. 🇩🇴
- The 3rd Presentation of the Queens is Sunday, May 19, 2024. 🇩🇴
- The Bronx Dominican Parade Fashion Show by Cynthia Matos is Saturday, June 1, 2024. 🇩🇴
- The 4th Presentation of the Queens is Sunday, June 16, 2024. 🇩🇴
- The Bronx Dominican Parade Coronation of Queens is Sunday, July 21, 2024. 🇩🇴
Press Conference
The Bronx Dominican Parade Press Conference is Friday, July 19, 2024. 🇩🇴
Yankees Tour and Game
The Bronx Dominican Parade Yankee Stadium Tour is Tuesday, July 23, 2024. 🇩🇴
The Bronx Dominican Parade Yankees Game is the Yankees vs Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, in Concourse, The Bronx; on Saturday, July 27, 2024. 🇩🇴
Bronx Dominican Parade Gala
The Bronx Dominican Parade Gala Dinner includes cocktails, dinner, and dancing at Marina Del Rey Caterers in Throggs Neck, The Bronx; on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. from 7-11pm. For tickets, call 718-993-4463 🇩🇴
Bronx Dominican Parade
The Bronx Dominican Parade Breakfast is on July 28, 2024. 🇩🇴
The Bronx Dominican Parade 2024 marches up Grand Concourse, from 167th to 176th St; from Concourse, through Claremont, to Mount Hope, The Bronx; on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 11am. 🇩🇴
Gran Parada Dominicana de el Bronx
The Parade was founded in 1989. Its Spanish name translates as the Grand Dominican Parade of the Bronx. It’s probably a reference to Grand Concourse which was designed as the elegant avenue of The Bronx. It is produced by Founder and Executive Director Felipe Febles.
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