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Sunday, June 10th, 2012

Annual Theme:
Puerto Ricans in Higher Education


The 2012 National Puerto Rican Day Parade is the number fifty five (55) event held in New York City and the seventeen (17) as a National Organization.

 


CELEBRATING PUERTO RICANS AND HIGHER EDUCATION

This year the National Puerto Rican Parade celebrates Puerto Ricans and Higher Education. It is through education that the community can continue to progress. Higher education is a source of empowerment that greatly improves the social and financial conditions of individuals aspiring to better their lives. The Parade’s theme will showcase the educational achievements of Puerto Ricans and continue to encourage further growth.

 

 
Felix Matos Rodriguez, Ph.D. President of Hostos Community College of NY (CUNY)   Dr. Manuel J. Fernos, President of Inter-American University, Puerto Rico


parade dedication 2012 -Guayama, puerto rico

 

  Alcaldesa
Hon. Glorimari Jaime
Dirección Postal
P.O. Box 360 Guayama, P.R. 00785-0360
Teléfono
Fax
(787) 864-5070
     

El Pueblo de los Brujos y Ciudad Bruja

Guayama se encuentra localizado en la costa sur. Limita por el norte con Cayey; por el sur con el Mar Caribe, por el oeste con Salinas y por el este con Patillas y Arroyo. Pertenece, geográficamente a la región de los Llanos Costaneros del Sur. Por su parte norte corren las sierras de Jájome y de Cayey.


In addition to the annual parade on fifth avenue the Board of Directors carries out mutilple events throughout the year in accord with the organization mission and goals.

 

 

RECOGNITION  TO “BALUARTES  PUERTORRIQUEÑOS 2012”.

1.   Pablo Marcano García – Artista Plástico y Escritor
2.   Nora Cruz Roque – Líder Cultural
3.   Ricardo “Ricky” Bones Merle – Deportes
4.    Angelito Oliveras Oliveras – Comunicaciones – Prensa
5.    Luis Rubén Santos Morales – Pintor e Historiador
6.    Salvador Nazario Gómez – Artista Literario
7.    Carmen Nydia Velázquez – Artista – Comediante y Cantante
8.    Dr. Angel “Bobby” González Carrasquillo - Ambientalista


In recognition  of  the  contribution to the Puerto Ricans culture and arts.

 

 

We reach out to all Puerto Ricans to display their Puerto Rican flags without any symbols.

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2804 Third Avenue,
5th floor
Bronx, NY 10455
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(718) 401 0404
Fax. 718-292-2305
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