Key facts
- The National Puerto Rican Day Parade took place in Manhattan on Sunday.
- Tens of thousands of spectators lined Fifth Avenue.
- Rapper Daddy Yankee served as the grand marshal.
- Actor Anthony Ramos was honored.
- The parade route spanned 35 blocks on Fifth Avenue.
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade marched through Manhattan on Sunday, drawing tens of thousands of spectators along Fifth Avenue. The event, a June tradition since the late 1950s, celebrates the contributions of Puerto Ricans. Rapper and singer Daddy Yankee served as the grand marshal, while actor Anthony Ramos, who was part of the original Broadway cast of "Hamilton," was also honored. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and U.S. Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez were among the notable figures present. Jazz musician Charlie Sepulveda received a lifetime achievement award. The parade route extended from 44th Street to 79th Street, covering 35 city blocks. Earlier on Friday, the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship Gala celebrated academic achievements.