The Puerto Rican Day Parade Philadelphia September 2013

Culturally, The Puerto Rican Day parade, stands out like a perfect crimson rose. full of tradition, pride, pomp and circumstance, and never devoid of visual stimuli. Generations of families have participated in, and watched their children salsa up the parkway, rich in heritage, and  fun to watch. The Community organization, Concilio, along with the city of Philadelphia, has done it again.

District Attorney Seth Williams.

State Senator Anthony Williams.

Center, Sharif Street, son of former mayor, John Street.

Philadelphia Chief of Staff, Rich Negron.

Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge, Nelson Diaz.

Ronald is all over the place nowadays, here doing a horrible salsa.

Legendary Salsa Promoter and manager, Hector Maisonave.

Executive Director or Concilio, Joanna Otero-Cruz

The 2013 6abc Thanksgiving Parade Philadelphia Pa.

Always a visual and seasonal treat, the 6 abc/Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day did not disappoint, and was enjoyed by all. A little different spectator structure this year, but I am quite sure in the interest of  public safety, certain new measures were implemented. A little late posting this, but being so swamped with work, I'll be doing alot of catch-up. A few b-list celebs, A local sports star, and a local broadcasting legend took part,..plus the floats, marching bands, a plethora of dancers, and costumed furries all over the place. And of course Santa and the missus bringing up the rear.

These guys were really high-stepping.

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Jade Starling from the 80's group, Pretty Poison,......I know,......who???

Miss Delaware, Rebecca Jackson

 

Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies

Not sure who she is, but sings well.

CoCo Jones, from the Disney Channel

Debbie Gibson,...where has she been?

From L to R: Miss Delaware, Rebecca Jackson  Center, Miss Pennsylvania Teen, Katie Shereckengast, Miss Pennsylvania, Annie Rosellini.

Philadelphia broadcasting legend, Diego Castellanos.

........and you know this guy.