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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. There were a few arrests during the 2007 parade.

Violence

Following the parade there have been reports of attacks upon the NYPD with parade goers throwing glass bottles at offficers. . Individuals were also chased with bats In 2007, there have also been arrests for the stabbing of a man and another 2 individuals hit with bottles. .

External links

• Galos Corporation profile on the parade

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