Tomorrow (June 14, 2026) is the National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP). With the theme, “Somos Más Que 100×35,” the parade begins 44th Street to 79th Street along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. This year the Grand Marshal is singer Daddy Yankee; the Queen and King of the event are model and former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres, and actor and singer Anthony Ramos. See more information about the honorees and the parade below.
Description: The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) is the largest demonstration of cultural pride in the nation. Now in its 68th year, the parade takes place from 44th Street to 79th Street along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, in honor of the 3.2 million inhabitants of Puerto Rico and over 5.8 million people residing in the United States.
Reconstituted in 2014, our programs and events focus on promoting Culture, Arts and Education, with special tributes to prominent, historical figures and campaigns to raise awareness of important issues in the community. We are also committed to advancing the pursuit of higher education, awarding scholarships to students of Puerto Rican descent.
Each year, NPRDP hosts a variety of cultural, educational and social, cultural and social events throughout New York City leading up to the day of the Parade. These include the 152nd Street Cultural Festival, Parade Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, and the Scholarship Gala.
Daddy Yankee: Grand Marshal
Daddy Yankee is a culture creator, game-changer, and global icon who helped bring reggaetón to the world, shaping the sound and influence of Latin music as we know it today. With era-defining hits like “Gasolina,” “Despacito” (with Luis Fonsi), and “Con Calma” (with Snow), his impact on music and culture is undeniable. In 2026, he has been named as the Latin Recording Academy®️ Person of the Year, recognizing his lasting contributions and influence.
Since his debut, he has sold over 30 million records and earned numerous accolades, including Latin GRAMMY®️ Awards, Billboard honors, and ASCAP recognitions, while consistently breaking barriers for Latin artists globally. Beyond music, his philanthropic work through Daddy’s House has further cemented his legacy.
After retiring in 2022 with LEGENDADDY and his record-breaking La Última Vuelta tour, he returned in 2025 with a renewed vision of “music with purpose,” delivering uplifting and inspiring songs. His legacy continues to evolve as he uses his platform to drive positivity, impact culture, and inspire future generations.
Dayanara Torres: Queen
Dayanara Torres is an acclaimed TV host, actress, and Miss Universe 1993. She has built a successful career across U.S. and Latin media and currently co-hosts the nationally syndicated El Show de Enrique Santos. She also co-hosted Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve (2023–2025). A dedicated philanthropist, she has supported numerous charitable organizations for decades and is a stage three cancer survivor who uses her platform to raise awareness around skin cancer prevention and early detection.
Anthony Ramos: King
Anthony Ramos is a Grammy®-winning artist and Golden Globe® and Emmy®-nominated actor known for his dynamic work across film, television, music, and Broadway. Ramos is known for inaugurating the dual roles of “John Laurens” and “Philip Hamilton” in the Tony Award-winning phenomenon, Hamilton, earning an Emmy® nomination, before going on to star as “Usnavi” in Jon M. Chu’s In the Heights. His performance garnered a Golden Globe® nomination and recognition from IndieWire and W Magazine in their year-end Best Performance roundups. Ramos most recently starred in Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty on FX alongside Evan Peters, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope. In October 2025, he appeared in Kathryn Bigelow’s Netflix film A House of Dynamite opposite Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Greta Lee, and more. He also starred in Universal’s blockbuster Twisters, directed by Academy Award® nominee Lee Isaac Chung. [. . .]
His additional film and television credits include HBO’s reimagining of the Emmy®-winning series In Treatment opposite Uzo Aduba; the Academy Award®-winning film A Star Is Born alongside Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper; Spike Lee’s Netflix series She’s Gotta Have It; and the DreamWorks animated hit Bad Guys. Ramos also voiced ‘King Trollex’ in Trolls World Tour, starred as ‘Noah Diaz’ in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and appeared in Dumb Money. He portrayed The Hood in Marvel’s Disney+ limited series Ironheart and returned to voice ‘Mr. Piranha’ in Bad Guys 2 alongside Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina, Zazie Beetz, and Marc Maron. Ramos earned critical acclaim for his breakout role as ‘Manny’ in Reinaldo Marcus Green’s Monsters and Men, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won the Special Jury Prize.
Beyond acting, Ramos is also an accomplished recording artist whose recent singles, including “I Was the One,” “Vicariously,” and “Se Fue,” reflect his deep connection to his Latin music roots.
For more information, see https://www.nprdpinc.org/ and https://www.nprdpinc.org/honorees
[Photo above by Heather Khalifa/ AP.]
Tomorrow (June 14, 2026) is the National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP). With the theme, “Somos Más Que 100×35,” the parade begins 44th Street to 79th Street along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. This year the Grand Marshal is singer Daddy Yankee; the Queen and King of the event are model and former Miss Universe Dayanara