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, white, and blue—this past Sunday. The lighting ceremony served as the concluding event for the 44th annual National Dominican Day Parade.

The parade drew thousands of participants and attendees to the city streets to celebrate Dominican culture and heritage. The lighting of the landmark building marked the official end of the anniversary festivities.