NatDDP Event Calendar

July 28official in person press conference at studio ( by invitation..to honorees/scholars/top sponsors/media partners)
July 30Final videos and information submission deadline for Virtual prerecorded parade
August 6Gala program
VIP greeting: 7-8pm ( media, honorees, scholars and top sponsors)
Welcome: 8-10p open bar dinner and dancing
Program: 10p-12a: Presentation of awards and certificates to honorees and scholars
August 86th avenue presentation
9am: floats,cultural groups, participants “by invitation only” line up on side streets
11am: Honorees and scholars arrive at designated staging area or are directed to media partner interviews on site
12p-1p virtual parade will play on all SM channels/ media channels streaming
1p-130p ribbon cutting with media partners/ top sponsors/honorees/selected scholars/elected official by invitation only
1:30p-3:30p presentation ( limited capacity and it’s by invitation only)

Past Events Calendar


Scholarships Deadline: March 30, 2021

The National Dominican Day Parade, Inc.(NatDDP) announced
the scholarship application deadline. Application acceptance for the 2020/2021 National
Scholarship Program will end on MARCH 30, 2021, 11:59 EST. Scholarship awards will be
provided to outstanding students of Dominican descent. Interested students to receive
NatDDP scholarship awards must meet a series of criteria based on academic
achievement and financial need. The scholarship will assist students of Dominican ancestry
obtaining a college degree and/or pursuing technical skills, graduate and or professional
educational endeavors.

Apply now


#DominicanVRParade

Sunday, August 9, 2020

We will be launching our first virtual event on Sunday, August 9th at 1:00 pm (#DominicanVRParade) recognizing the Dominican Spirit. These are individuals that are making a positive impact in our Dominican Community. 


NatDDP Scholarship Event

Scholarship Event to present $100,000. Awards up to $10,000 will be presented in scholarships to students of Dominican descent.