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Photos: BP Gibson marches in 2025 Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade

By Ethan Marshall Posted on
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined Governor Kathy Hochul in marching during the 68th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Photo courtesy of the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson marched in the 68th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 8.

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson (front, left) marches during the Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Photo courtesy of the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson

This year’s parade theme, “Plantando Bandera,” or “Planting Roots,” was a tribute to the strength, resilience, and vibrant culture of the Puerto Rican community in New York City and across the globe.

(Left to right) Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark. Photo courtesy of the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson

Gibson was joined in the march by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, who came to the city to take part in the parade’s festivities.

Photo courtesy of the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson

On Thursday, June 5, Gibson celebrated Puerto Rican pride by holding the second Annual Puerto Rico Flag Raising Ceremony at Bronx Borough Hall. The ceremony, held in partnership with the National Puerto Rican Day Parade and Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc., brought together community leaders, cultural advocates and Bronx residents to honor Puerto Rican culture and heritage.

Photo courtesy of the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
Photo courtesy of the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson

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