Puerto Rican Day Parade Events This Weekend for the Boricua in You
Pre-parade and after parties for non-stop reggaeton and salsa dancing.
Every year since 1958, the National Puerto Rican Day Parade has remained one of the largest cultural parades in the country. While people show their pride and parade throughout every borough in New York City, the official National Puerto Rican Day Parade takes place on June 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on 44th Street to 79th Street along 5th Avenue in Manhattan, which was once in Spanish Harlem’s El Barrio.
The parade honors both the late and living ancestors of the culture and diaspora, acknowledges the rich history, and recognizes colonization and gentrification, while also celebrating the over three million Puerto Ricans in the United States and the six million in Puerto Rico. The parade also aims to increase funding for education, the arts, and community initiatives through social and cultural events throughout New York City.
Another way to build community is through parties, with numerous events throughout the weekend, both before and after the parade…and yes…we’re hoping to see Bad Bunny at some point. We’ve curated a list of upcoming events to dance, eat, drink, and mingle. Revisit this article as events will be added and updated throughout the week.
NUEVAYoL: Bad Bunny Tribute Party
When: June 6, 11 p.m. to late
Where: SOB’s, 204 Varick St., New York, NY 10014
The Salsa Project’s 3rd Annual Pre-Parade Party ¡Que Bonita Bandera!
When: June 7, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Rosa’s At Park, 2568 Park Ave., Bronx, NY 10451
Area Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican Pre-Parade Boat Party Cruise
When: June 7, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Pier 36 NYC, 299 South St., New York, NY 10002
Mi Bandera Fiesta en Barco Puerto Rican Day Pre-Parade Midnight Party Cruise
When: June 7, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Where: Pier 36 NYC, 299 South St., New York, NY 10002
40th Annual 116th Street Festival
When: June 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: East 106th Street and 3rd Avenue, New York, NY, 10029, and East 116th Street and 2nd Avenue, 10029
7th Annual Knickerbocker Puerto Rican Parade
When: June 8, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Knickerbocker Avenue and Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Bossa Nova Civic Club Puerto Rican Day Parade After Party
When: June 8, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Where: Bossa Nova Civic Club, 1271 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221
Café Colmado Puerto Rican Day Parade After Party
When: June 8, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Café Colmado, 286 Broome St., New York, NY 10002
When: June 8, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: Honey’s, 93 Scott Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11237
Mehanata Club Puerto Rican Day Parade After Party Latin & Reggaeton Party
When: June 8, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Where: Mehanata, 113 Ludlow St., New York, NY 10002
Mood Ring Puerto Rican Day Parade After Party
When: June 8, 10 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Mood Ring, 1260 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221
Republic Latin Fusion Puerto Rican Day Parade After Party
When: June 8, 10 p.m. to late
Where: Republic Latin Fusion & Night Club, 181 N. 10th St., Brooklyn, NY 11211
San Antonios Puerto Rican Day Parade After Party
When: June 8, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: San Antonios, 247 Eldridge St., New York, NY 10002
Sunset Park Puerto Rican Parade & Festival
When: June 8, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 59th Street and 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
