The National Dominican Day Parade is Sunday, August 13, celebrating the country’s independence from Spain.

Thousands of people are expected to march up and down Sixth Avenue.

The grand marshal will be the president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader. Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will also lend some political star power. Mayor Eric Adams will also be in attendance.

The parade will feature floats, music and costumes to promote and acknowledge the Dominican community's contributions to the city, the U.S. and the world. The parade aims to celebrate the “richness of the Dominican culture, folklore, and popular traditions,” according to the parade website.

The first city parade was in 1982, when Americans of Dominican origin celebrated the Dominican Republic’s independence with concerts and cultural events in Washington Heights.

Historically, the parade lands on the second Sunday of August to honor the start of “La Guerra de la Restauracion” or the “Second Independence” which was a war for the Dominican Republic to regain independence from Spain after the latter recolonized the Caribbean Island 17 years after its first independence in 1844.

When does the parade start?

It steps off at noon on Sunday, August 13.

Where is it?

It starts at 36th, 37th, and 38th St. on 6th Avenue in Manhattan and travels north towards 52nd St.

How’s the weather looking?

The National Weather Service forecasts Sunday to be mostly sunny, with a high of 87 degrees — perfect for an outdoor day of celebration.

Where can I watch?

You can watch along the route.

Will roads be closed?

Roads around the parade will be blocked for most of the day.

Here's a list of street closures:

  • 6th Avenue between West 35th Street and West 36th Street
  • 38th Street between 7th Avenue and Broadway
  • 47th Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue
  • 50th Street between 6th Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza
  • 39th Street between 5th Avenue and Broadway
  • 42nd Street between 5th Avenue and Broadway
  • 45th Street between 5th Avenue and Broadway
  • 48th Street between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue

Where's the after-party?

Rosa’s at the Park in the Bronx, starting at 3 p.m.