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Miss Dominican Republic Marianne Cruz in the parade.
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New York.- The merengue and romp which characterize Dominicans electrified New York’s 6th Avenue on Sunday, when this community marked its traditional parade’s 26th anniversary and remembered its soldiers who’ve died in the Middle East conflict.

The threat of rain didn’t prevent thousands of Dominicans from converging from early morning along the Avenue of the Americas, as that important thoroughfare is also known.

The event also marks the country's 146th anniversary of the Restoration of Independence.

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Written by: Tainoloco, 11 Aug 2008 9:43 AM
From: United States
Go ahead Dominicanos!!!!!!!!!
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Written by: ArsenioALembertJr, 11 Aug 2008 12:38 PM
From: United States
That's exactly what I say about our DR diaspora in NYC. Viva!
6th ave. Avenida de Las Americas. I can remember when it was held on CPW: Central Park West in the 1980's. So, to have it in Mid-Town is fabulous. Especially la Avenida de las Americas, of which DR, is the first America; remember?

I remember going to the Puerto Rican Day Parades as a kid when it was the only Hispanic parade. That was, and still is on 5th Ave. from El Barrio at 110 St. to 42 St. I felt out of place, yet, they never left our people out of "their" parade. We would have a few DR, in those parades. We were accepted. But, when we got our own thing; I was so proud.

But, gimme 6 Ave. anyday it's where the DR Consulate used to be next to Radio City Music Hall.
Happy 26 birthday, Desfile Dominicano, que viva nuestra gente!
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Written by: hectorvargas, 11 Aug 2008 9:56 PM
From: United States
I had wanted to see a parade but instead what I've observed was a disorganized presentation and a lot of noise. This was the first time that I had gone to a D.R. parade and to see the caravans riding so close to each other not only on one occasion but on repeat occasions. These caravans are the ones with a band playing very loud music so they must be place at a respectable distant from each others. The Diablo Cajuelos didn't do so well either, some colors but most wanted their faces to be seen instead of their masks. As I stood in one spot it dawned on me that what I was observing mostly was a propaganda of products being advertized. The other were dominicans political candidates presenting themselves with their advertizenments. This was not a parade not even for the small children that stood behing the crowds with their parents unable to enjoy it. I hope that they will review it and make the next one a true parade for all dominicans and for New York City.
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Written by: JEM237, 11 Aug 2008 10:09 PM
From: United States, Newark, NJ/NYC
Well Hector I unfortunately have to agree with you on this one about the DR parade this year. As someone who goes almost every year, this was definitely not one of the best ones. However, it usually is pretty good and lively, and sabroso like our Dominican people. The weather wasn't that great either. Or maybe I'm just getting too old for this stuff lol
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