The Peruvian Parade in Paterson, New Jersey in July, is Metropolitan New York City’s main Peruvian cultural celebration.
The Peruvian Parade is America’s big Peruvian Celebration
It is the biggest Peruvian cultural event in the United States and is the biggest parade in New Jersey. The Peruvian Parade is broadcast on local news and Peruvian cable networks. About 8,000 people attend the parade annually.
The Parade celebrates Peruvian national heroes and Peruvian culture. It has been produced by Peruvian Parade, Inc. since 1986.
Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, New Jersey is the home of America’s largest Peruvian community. It is the capital of the Peruvian diaspora in the United States.
Little Lima is in downtown Paterson. Market Street is the neighborhood’s main street. The neighborhood has changed over the years from little Dublin (Ireland), to Little Italy to Little Lima.
There is a Peruvian Consulate in Paterson. The Peruvian community is also rooted in the nearby towns of Passaic and Clifton. The area is home to a Bolivian community too.
Peruvian Parade 2019
The 2019 Peruvian Parade is on Sunday, July 28, 2019.
Peruvian Parade 2018
The 2018 Peruvian Parade includes masses, a beauty contest, flag ceremonies, a gala, a parade and a street fair.
Miss Peruvian Parade Beauty Pageant
The Miss Peruvian Parade 2018 Beauty Pageant is at The Fiesta in Wood Ridge, New Jersey on Sunday, June 10 at 11 am.
The Fiesta
255 Route 17, Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
Sunday, June 10, 2018
11 am
Miss Peruvian Parade (18-25 years)
Miss Peruvian Parade 2018 is Daniela Coronado. She represented Peruvian Nazca culture in her competition.
Miss Teen Peruvian Parade (13 – 17 years)
Little Miss Peruvian Parade (5 – 12 years)
Little Miss Peruvian Parade 2018 is Elizabeth Oyola. She represented the Peruvian Chachapoyas culture in her competition.
Mrs. Peruvian Parade (26 – 50 years)
Mrs. Peruvian Parade 2018 is Mrs. Karli Barreto Stein. She represented Peruvian Mochica culture in her competition.
Peruvian Parade Gala
The Peruvian Parade Gala is at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, Passaic County, New Jersey on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 7:30 pm.
Legacy Castle
141 NJ-23, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Get tickets at www.tickettailor.com
Mass, Flag Ceremony and Reception
There is a Peruvian Parade Mass, Flag Ceremony and Reception on Saturday, July 28, 2018
Peruvian Parade Mass
The 2018 Peruvian Parade Mass is at Saint Gerard Church in Paterson, New Jersey on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 10 am.
Saint Gerard Church
501 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ
Saturday, July 28, 2018
10 am
Peruvian Parade Flag Ceremony
The Peruvian Parade Flag Ceremony is at Paterson City Hall at 155 Market Street in Paterson, New Jersey on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 12 noon.
Paterson City Hall
155 Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey
Saturday, July 28
12 noon
Peruvian Parade Reception
The Peruvian Parade Reception is at the Paterson Museum in Paterson, New Jersey on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 1 pm.
Paterson Museum
2 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
Saturday, July 28
1 pm
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Sunday brings the Peruvian Parade opening ceremony, the Peruvian Street Fair and a closing ceremony.
CORRECTION: Thanks to the reader who called us to point out that the Parade is Sunday, not Saturday.
Peruvian Parade Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony of the Peruvian Parade is on Main Avenue in Passaic, New Jersey on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 9:30 am.
Main Avenue
Passaic
Sunday, July 29, 2018
9:30 am
Peruvian Street Fair
The Peruvian Street Fair is at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Market Street in front of the Peruvian Consulate in Paterson, New Jersey on Saturday, July 29, 2018 at 12 noon.
Memorial Drive and Market St
Paterson, New Jersey
Sunday, July 29, 2018
12 noon
Peruvian Parade Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony of the Peruvian Parade is at Paterson City Hall at 2 pm.
Paterson City Hall
155 Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey
Sunday, July 29, 2018
2 pm
For more information, visit peruvianparadeinc.com
