Sunset Park’s Puerto Rican Parade and Festival returns for fifth straight year
Education and unity are the dual themes of Sunset Park’s fifth annual Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival, taking place on June 9.
Hosted by organization by El Grito de Sunset Park, under the direction of the group’s founder, Dennis Flores, this year’s iteration — which will kick off from Fifth Avenue and 59th Street at 5 p.m. — will feature musical acts such as Los Pleneros de la 21 and the Toca All-Stars Salsa Orchestra.
According to Musical Director Indy Cordova-Ortiz, having a parade celebrating Puerto Rican pride in the neighborhood for locals, “Unifies us for a moment and sets a peaceful and a happy tone for everybody,” even in a period of discord.