Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan
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Key Points:
- The National Puerto Rican Day Parade took place in Manhattan, drawing tens of thousands of spectators who enjoyed vibrant music and colorful displays along Fifth Avenue.
- Rapper Daddy Yankee served as grand marshal, and actor Anthony Ramos, known for his role in "Hamilton," was among the honorees.
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani participated in the parade, wearing a Knicks jersey and carrying a Puerto Rican flag, receiving cheers from the crowd.
- The event, America's largest cultural celebration of Puerto Rican heritage, has been held annually in New York since the late 1950s and honors contributions of Puerto Ricans globally.
- U.S. Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and jazz musician Charlie Sepulveda received lifetime achievement awards, and a scholarship gala was held earlier to celebrate student academic excellence.
