Puerto Rican Day Parade Draws Hundreds of Thousands to March, Led By Giselle Blondet
Telemundo talk show host Giselle Blondet, who was born in New York and raised in Puerto Rico before emerging as one of the most iconic stars on Spanish language television, served as grand Marshall, leading the 1.5 mile march up Fifth Ave on June 11.
| 12 Jun 2023 | 11:41
Mayor Eric Adams Kicks off the 66th annual Puerto Rican Day parade on June 11th. Photo: NYC Mayor’s Office
It was a day to show off the colors as thousands lined Fifth Avenue for the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on June 11. Photo: Beau Matic
The 66th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade was a point of pride for hundreds of thousands of spectators who lined Fifth Ave. on June 11.
The parade attracted 25,000 participants for the 35 block long parade led by Spanish language tv personality, actress and author Giselle Blondet who served as grand Marshall.
Mayor Eric Adams joined in the festivities. “I like to say New York is the San Juan of America. It is where everything comes together,” Adams