MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) \u2014 On Sunday, the National Puerto Rican Day Parade will take over New York City, spanning 35 blocks.<\/p>\n
This year’s theme, “Somos M\u00e1s Que 100\u00d735,” emphasizes the global influence and significance of Puerto Rico’s culture and people, especially in the performing arts and music.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Discover more local reporting on our homepage\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n The parade, which will kick off at noon, is expected to draw an estimated million people, including the participants and spectators.<\/p>\n The following streets will be closed on Sunday at the discretion of the NYPD:<\/p>\n Formation:<\/p>\n West\/East 43rd Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue<\/p>\n West\/East 44th Street between 7th Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue<\/p>\n West\/East 45th Street between 7th Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue<\/p>\n West\/East 46th Street between 7th Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue<\/p>\n West\/East 47th Street between 7th Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue<\/p>\n West\/East 48th Street between 7th Avenue and Madison Avenue<\/p>\n 5th Avenue between 43rd Street and 44th Street<\/p>\n Route:<\/p>\n 5th Avenue between 44th Street and 79th Street<\/p>\n Dispersal:<\/p>\n 5th Avenue between 79th Street and 86th Street<\/p>\n East 79th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue<\/p>\n East 80th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue<\/p>\n East 81st Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue<\/p>\n East 82nd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue<\/p>\n East 83rd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue<\/p>\n East 84th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue<\/p>\n East 85th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue<\/p>\n Miscellaneous:<\/p>\n Madison Avenue between East 42nd Street and East 86th Street<\/p>\n 5th Avenue between 42nd Street and 43rd Street<\/p>\n 6th Avenue between West 42nd Street and West 49th Street<\/p>\n West\/East 42nd Street between 7th Avenue and Park Avenue<\/p>\n West\/East 43rd Street between 7th Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue<\/p>\n West 51st Street between Rockefeller Plaza and 5th Avenue<\/p>\n West 58th Street between Grand Army Plaza and 5th Avenue<\/p>\n East 60th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue<\/p>\n East 62nd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue<\/p>\n East 63rd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue<\/p>\n East 64th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue<\/p>\n East 66th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue<\/p>\n East 68th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue<\/p>\n East 69th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue<\/p>\n East 70th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue<\/p>\n East 72nd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue<\/p>\n East 74th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> for more information about the parade.<\/p>\n Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n