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| The '''Dominican Day Parade''' in ] started in 1982 as a small celebration with concerts and cultural events in ] section of ]. Organized by ] community leaders, the parade which is held annually each ] on ], has grown to become a showcase of national pride with thousands of participants and spectators. Similar parades, but of lesser scale, are held every year in ], ], and along the ] in ]. | The '''Dominican Day Parade''' in ] started in 1982 as a small celebration with concerts and cultural events in ] section of ]. Organized by ] community leaders, the parade which is held annually each ] on ], has grown to become a showcase of national pride with thousands of participants and spectators. Similar parades, but of lesser scale, are held every year in ], ], and along the ] in ]. | ||
| == Controversy == | |||
| There have been accounts of violence at the parade including a stabbing. | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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The Dominican Day Parade in New York City started in 1982 as a small celebration with concerts and cultural events in Washington Heights section of Manhattan. Organized by Dominican American community leaders, the parade which is held annually each August on Sixth Avenue, has grown to become a showcase of national pride with thousands of participants and spectators. Similar parades, but of lesser scale, are held every year in Patterson, New Jersey, Boston, and along the Grand Concourse in The Bronx.
Controversy
There have been accounts of violence at the parade including a stabbing.
External links
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