The Day of Independence Committee of Panamanian in New York, Inc. (DICPNY) says it would rejoice its 29th Annual Pre-Independence Parade and Celebrations this Saturday, Oct. 12.
DICPNY, a non-profit group established in 1995, instructed Caribbean Life that its mission is “to showcase the numerous contributions of Panamanians in New York and rejoice our vibrant Panamanian tradition.”
It mentioned the parade begins at 10:30 a.m. from Franklin Avenue and Bergen Road, and proceeds to Classon Avenue and President Road in Brooklyn.
DICPNY mentioned the Panamanian Parade in Brooklyn, the biggest of its form globally, outdoors of Panamá, options numerous members, together with neighborhood organizations, folkloric teams, faculties, marching bands, and elected officers from the US and Panamá.
At President Road, “performers from Panamá and throughout the US will showcase their abilities earlier than the judges’ evaluation stage,” DICPNY mentioned.
It mentioned the grand parade culminates in a “spectacular” Road Competition at Classon Avenue and Jap Parkway.
The festivities embrace scrumptious native Panamanian and American cuisines, merchandise, Panamanian artifacts, and stay music and leisure.
DICPNY mentioned the 2024 Honorees comprise Grand Marshals Guillermo Nurse, mayor of Oxford, N. C.; and Alberto González Tang, founder and creative director of Conjunto Nuevo Milenio.
Worldwide Grand Marshal: Krishna Camarena, basic director of the Nationwide Secretariat of Insurance policies and Growth for Afro-Panamanians; Parade Ambassador: Bishop Orlando Findlayter, senior pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Brooklyn.
Neighborhood Service: Jimmy McCormick, licensed public accountant and Brooklyn Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (founder); and Eric Rolando Roachford, world-renowned pastry chef.
Orgullo Panameño: Edwin Pitti, nationwide correspondent for Univision; Distinguished Cultural Group: Panamanian Sq. Dance Group; Distinguished Musical + Cultural Group: First Panamanian Marching Band of Brooklyn; United Panamanian Veterans Marching Band; and Drums and Bugles Worldwide Marching Band Affiliation, Inc.
Parade Marchers: First Panamanian Marching Band of Cristo, Brooklyn, NY, Corp.; United Panamanian Veterans Marching Band; Drums and Bugles Worldwide Band Affiliation, Inc.; and Panamanian Marching Band of Atlanta.
DICPN mentioned competition performers embrace Alessandra Clarke, Renato, Facundo, Reggae Sam, and ft. La Pana & Marilyn; Herbert St. Rose; Malaika; King Blak; ft. Lynx Unruly; and DJ Sounds of Actuality.
DICPN mentioned pre-parade official DICPNY-sponsored actions included: A well being honest at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church on Hawthrone Road in Brooklyn; Parade Blessing Church Service at Covenant Keepers Ministries on East 59th Road, Brooklyn; Parade kick-off ceremony at Willink Plaza, Prospect Park, Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn; Arte Congo, a movie by Arturo Lindsay, Central Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Military Plaza, Brooklyn; and Panamanian Parade Gala & Queens’ Coronation Ceremony, Antun’s, Springfield Boulevard, Queens Village.
For extra parade info, go to http://www.panamanianparade.org
