SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19^th - 2PM
MADISON Avenue 23^rd - 42^nd St.

Hundreds of thousands of people from all cultural backgrounds thronged Madison Avenue to experience the 14^th International Cultures Parade, a yearly spectacle of cultures featuring an impressive pageantry and a colorful display of music, costumes, folklore and traditional dancing from all over the world. Established communities from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas presented a unique and befitting tribute to the gorgeous cultural mosaic that makes up the United States of America. Come back soon to view pictures and video from this cultural extravaganza!

In addition to truly representing an unforgettable "trip around the world in one day", the International Cultures Parade is also an event of inclusion that encourages unity among diversity and promotes inter-cultural relations in our society. A major goal of the Parade is to provide an alternative to the lack of knowledge of each other’s cultures - the kind of ignorance that fosters racism, discrimination, and the anti-immigrant sentiment that led to the passing of the Immigration Act of 1996.

The event is organized annually by the International Cultures Mission-International Immigrants Foundation (IIF-ICM) under the presidency of Mr. Edward Juarez-Pagliocco. Since the first performance in 1986 the International Cultures Parade has been acclaimed as the foremost event in New York City which brings together thousands of performers from the tri-state cultural communities to participate and to charm thousands of spectators with a unique educational and cultural experience.

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