Bill > K00609

This resolution commemorates the 30th Anniversary of the Panamanian Parade, an annual cultural event to be held on October 11, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York. Established in 1995 by Mauricio Alleyne and sponsored by the Day of Independence Committee of Panamanians in New York, Inc. (DICPNY), the parade is recognized as the largest Panamanian parade outside of Panama and serves to honor Panamanian culture, tradition, and history. The event draws tens of thousands of spectators and participants from the tri-state area, featuring traditional arts, crafts, folkloric displays, and cuisine that showcase Panamanian and Panamanian-Caribbean identity. The resolution highlights the parade's significance in preserving Panamanian customs, promoting cultural heritage, and fostering multicultural understanding. It commends DICPNY for their commitment to cultural preservation and education, and celebrates the parade as a testament to the lasting cultural impact and contributions of the Panamanian-American community. The legislative body resolves to commemorate the parade and transmit a copy of the resolution to DICPNY.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K609