The Empire State Building lights up for the Dominican parade

The Empire State Building in New York City was illuminated in the colors of the Dominican flag—red, blue, and white—this past Sunday. The lighting ceremony served as the concluding event for the 44th annual National Dominican Day Parade.

The event drew thousands of participants and attendees to celebrate Dominican heritage. The illumination of the landmark building highlights the scale of the parade's anniversary festivities and its role in the cultural life of the Dominican community in New York.