Dominican parade and festival light up the streets of Newark
Newark filled with merengue and Dominican pride. Consul José Santana led the celebration in Essex County.
Key points
- José Santana Suriel, Dominican Consul General in New Jersey, led the parade and festival.
- The event took place on the streets of Essex County, with Newark as the central location.
- According to the consul, the celebration showed identity, unity and pride in the Dominican community.
In Essex County, in Newark, New Jersey, the streets filled with color, music and joy during a Dominican parade and cultural festival. The rhythm of merengue spread enthusiasm among everyone present.
Dominican Consul General in New Jersey José Santana Suriel joined Dominicans who took to the streets across the county to celebrate their pride in being Dominican.
As the highest representative of Dominican residents in the state, Santana Suriel expressed his joy at the displays of identity and unity seen during the parade. He highlighted the pride shown by every Dominican who took part.
The consul also sent a special greeting to Dominicans abroad, particularly those in New Jersey, and closed his message with "¡Que viva la República Dominicana!"
Why it matters
For Dominicans living in New Jersey, these celebrations are a chance to keep their roots alive and feel represented by their consulate.