The Hispanic Day Parade of 2011

Manhattan, New York City, Sunday, October 9, 2011.

Photos and text by Ismael Núñez

October 9th, 2011, the last major Latin Parade in Manhattan, taking place right on Fifth Avenue where the next day the Columbus Day Parade would be marching on October 10th. The temperature was in the 80s, perfect weather that reminded many of the hot climates in their countries of origin: For it was THE HISPANIC PARADE 2011! The NY1 news show interviewed some spectators: A Latin women stated "It's great, it's one event where we're all united to learn, and enjoy each other!" An English woman stated: "The costumes, the floats, dancers, they're amazing!" She's so right! First up The Beauty! (Click below...)