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CULTURE ~ PRIDE ~FAMILY ~ CELEBRATION

UNTIL THE 70TH ANNUAL PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE
on Sunday, June 13th, 2027!

365d

24h

60m

60s

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Honorees

The National Puerto Rican Day celebrates and honors the leaders, educators, artists, and celebrities that have left a cultural footprint on this nation.

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Support the NPRDP
Scholarship Fund

The 2026 National Puerto Rican Day Parade theme: Somos Más Que 100x35


“Somos Más Que 100x35,” is rooted in a phrase that originated from and has long been expressed by the people of Puerto Rico as an enduring declaration of pride that affirms the island’s influence far beyond its geographic size. That collective sentiment was brought to the global stage by Bad Bunny during the 2026 Grammy Awards, where, accepting Album of the Year for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, he powerfully affirmed that Puerto Rico is “much bigger than 100 x 35.” His words echoed what our community has always known: that the greatness of Puerto Rico and its people extends far beyond the boundaries of our island. Our immeasurable achievements, influence, and impact are felt worldwide: in music, the performing arts, literature, science, sports, military service, and countless other fields.

 

The vibrant theme graphic by artist Jorge Rafael Calderón now in his third consecutive year creating the NPRDP theme artwork features the island at its heart, surrounded by symbols of that legacy: vejigante masks evoking both our folklore and performing arts tradition, bomba drums representing our musical roots, a satellite dish honoring our contributions to science and exploration, and a writer’s quill celebrating our literary heritage. Together, these elements radiate outward like a compass rose, symbolizing the many directions in which Puerto Ricans have carried their greatness across the world.

Official NPRDP 2026 Merch
Now Available at TeeRico!


To celebrate this year's theme, we've teamed up once again with TeeRico by Lin-Manuel Miranda to launch the official 2026 NPRDP merch collection!

The collection is now available at teerico.com

The collection features official T-shirts, hoodies, and tank tops featuring the Somos Más Que 100x35 theme artwork, limited-edition art prints, and more!

Proceeds from every purchase benefit the NPRDP Scholarship Fund, helping empower the next generation of Puerto Rican leaders.

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NPRDP Press Releases/Announcements

6/16/26

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ABC Eyewitness News

2026 National Puerto Rican Day Parade marches up New York City

The National Puerto Rican Day Parade marched up New York's Fifth Avenue on Sunday, as part of one of the United States' largest cultural celebrations.

6/14/26

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Telemundo 47

El Desfile Nacional Puertorriqueño recorre la Ciudad de Nueva York con música y colores vibrantes

Los neoyorquinos que no habían quedado agotados de fiesta tras el campeonato de los Knicks encontraron otra excusa para celebrar el domingo, cuando el Desfile Nacional del Día Puertorriqueño avanzó por Manhattan con música vibrante y colores intensos.

6/14/26

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Joe Torres

Tiempo: Celebrating Puerto Rican pride with honorees, organizers ahead of 69th annual parade

The 69th annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade kicks off in Manhattan Sunday, marking one of the biggest cultural celebrations in New York City. Featuring Lillian and honoree.

6/14/26

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Washington Post

Puerto Rican Day Parade Marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

New Yorkers who weren't partied out after the Knicks championship found another excuse to celebrate as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade marched through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors.

6/14/26

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El Nuevo Día

Daddy Yankee y Dayanara Torres reinan en el Desfile Puertorriqueño de Nueva York 2026

El ícono del reguetón Daddy Yankee; la Miss Universo 1993, Dayanara Torres; y el actor Anthony Ramos fueron hoy, domingo, los tres artistas homenajeados en el tradicional Desfile Nacional Puertorriqueño de Nueva York 2026, en su edición 69, la fiesta puetorriqueña más grande en Estados Unidos.

6/14/26

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CNN en Español

Dayanara Torres será la reina del Desfile Nacional de Puertorriqueño en Nueva York

Este domingo Nueva York celebra el Desfile Nacional de Puertorriqueño y la reina del evento será la presentadora y actriz Dayanara Torres, quien conversó con CNN América sobre su participación.

6/13/26

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El Diario

Trompetista nuyorican Charlie Sepúlveda reconocido en parada boricua de NY: “Estoy dividido en dos, pero siempre puertorriqueño”

El músico de salsa y jazz nacido en NY con residencia en la isla reflexiona sobre sus más de 50 años de carrera y su identidad puertorriqueña

6/12/26

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Michael Hill, WNYC News

"Puerto Rican, man. It's a blessing." Anthony Ramos talks being King of the Puerto Rican Day parade

This year the King of the parade is New York-born actor Anthony Ramos. Ramos has starred onstage in the musical "Hamilton," on screen in movies like "In the Heights" and "A Star is Born." He'll also be performing his newest song, ""

6/12/26

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ABC News (National)

Anthony Ramos: Representing Puerto Rican roots and hints at new Christmas musical

ABC News’ Will Ganss spoke to Grammy award-winning performer Anthony Ramos about his newest single “New York City” and behind the scenes of creating his first musical about the story of Christmas.

6/8/25

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NEW YORK (WABC)

National Puerto Rican Day Parade celebrates 68th anniversary in New York City

New York City brought out its 'wepa' spirit to celebrate the 68th annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday.

6/8/25

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Telemundo47

Resumen: miles se reúnen para celebrar la cultura boricua en el Desfile Puertorriqueño de NY

Este año se celebra la versión número 68 del desfile con el tema "Plantando Bandera" (Planting Roots) y la participación de artistas como la cantante Olga Tañón y el actor Luis Guzmán.

6/8/25

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The New York Post

Thousands flock to NYC’s famed Puerto Rican Day Parade: ‘It’s beautiful’

The Puerto Rican Day Parade drew huge crowds to Manhattan on Sunday, with revelers putting their pride on boisterous display in what organizers called the largest cultural festival in the country.

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