The parade in Sunset Park showcased elaborate costumes, Puerto Rican flags, and a vibrant crowd, culminating in an architectural installation symbolizing community gatherings by Vanessa González.
The installation, featuring fabric tunnels with community images, highlighted the Puerto Rican heritage in Sunset Park, emphasizing regenerative spaces and cultural celebrations.
El Grito initiated the parade to counter the commercialization of the Manhattan Puerto Rican Day Parade, focusing on community issues through innovative cultural celebrations.
The parade theme, 'The Streets and the Beaches are of the People,' reflects Puerto Rico's resistance against beach privatization post-Hurricane María, emphasizing community ownership.
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