The commemoration of the 111th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence this year is also the 20th year the Filipino communities of the US Northeast are celebrating this historic annual event. This year’s Philippine Independence Day Parade and Street Fair/Cultural Show on Sunday, June 7, 2009. starts off with flag raising in front of the Philippine Center (556 Fifth Avenue) at 9:00 am and immediately followed by the Independence Mass at the Kalayaan Hall.
The Philippine Independence Day parade kicks off at 12:01 pm on 41st Street and Madison Avenue heading south.
Leading the 2009 Independence Day Parade will be Independence Day Parade Grand Marshal Dr.. Teofila Malanum Santos and her family. Special guest dignitaries are Vice President of the Philippines Noli de Castro and Senator Manny Villar. They will be joined by PIDCI 2009 President Gerry M. Austria, the Honorable Consul General of the Philippines, Ambassador Cecilia B. Rebong, and the Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations, Ambassador Hilario Davide, Jr. His Honor, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and other honored guests have also been invited to join the Parade.
Over 100 organizations and businesses, 14 floats, 7 marching/ethno-cultural bands have signed up to participate in the parade.
Channel 2 CBS News reporter Hazel Sanchez and Channel 7 Eyewitness News reporter Nina Pineda will be joined by Ogie Afable as parade emcees on the reviewing stand located on 29th/30th Street on Madison Avenue.
The Diwa Ng Kalayaan 2009 (Spirit of Independence) Monica Castillo Meares. and her court: Miss Filipino American Renee Nicole Lago, Hiyas ng Pilipinas Janette Gomez, Bituin ng Luzon Loriella Reyes, Bituin ng Visayas Alexandra Uy, Bituin ng Mindanao Demellen Faith Cuerda, and Lakambini ng PIDCI Natasha Abella., will be presented as the finale of the parade.
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