Dear Members/Friends:
The Puerto Rican Bar Association is going to march down Fifth Avenue this Sunday, June 13, 2010 in the Puerto Rican Day Parade. In the past, this event has proven to be a wonderfully festive occasion, and particular special, as one that reminds us of our beautiful island, our heritage and important issues for which we must continue to stand strong. The parade march is also an excellent opportunity to showcase the best and brightest in our community. It is for these reasons that the PRBA will once again participate.
We will join millions of Puerto Ricans, both marchers and spectators, as we march from 44th to 86th streets. It is the largest gathering of its kind in this country. This year the Puerto Rican Day Parade committee has selected as its Grand Marshall Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez. Congresswoman Velazquez is an amazing advocate for our community and one of the hardest working legislators for all New Yorkers -- a distinguished Puertorriqueña! The parade organizers also have another remarkable individual serve as "El Rey" de la parade, our very own Marc Anthony. We are truly honored to join them.
The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. We will plan to meet all of the PRBA members/friends who confirmed by 10:00 a.m. at 44th Street , on the west side of Fifth Avenue in Manhattan . If you picked up a wristband and have any questions about this Sunday, please contact Rosevelie Marquez at rmarquez@prba.net .
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday. ¡Alcemos con orgullo nuestra bonita bandera!
Sinceramente,
Catherine Torres
PRBA President