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Join the UFT at the Puerto Rican Day Parade
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Join the UFT contingent to march in the 56th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade!
When: Sunday, June 8
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: 46th St. between 5th and 6th Ave. Directions »
Lunch will be provided.
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The parade will proceed north along 5th Avenue from 44th St. to 79th St.
This year, the Grand Marshals are New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez. Oscar-nominated actress Rosie Perez will serve as the Queen and Grammy Award-winning singer Rene Perez Joglar will be the King. Other honorees include Luis Fonsi and Frankie Negrón; Jorge Viera, an anchorman for Univision Channel 41; and five-time Emmy winner Telemundo anchorman Jorge L. Ramos.