Que Viva Colombia
After a brutal heatwave took over the northeast for about a week, the weather cooled off just in time for the annual Colombian Independence Day Parade along Northern Blvd in Jackson Heights, Queens this past Sunday, July 21st. The actual date of Independence from Spain was July 20th, 1810. Perhaps it was a combination of the better weather and Colombian singer Carlos Vives in concert in NYC the night before but the crowd was really in a festive mood. The tricolor flags were waving around by many proud Colombianos from all over the tristate area visiting along the parade route. Salsa and cumbia music can be heard from many of the colorful floats. Marchers and the parade revelers alike danced to the hot music. Probably the best group that got the crowd worked up were the Hispanic Society FDNY..those guys were dancing it up for the crowd.
Dancing Firefighters
TV News Personality
Salsa dancers
Colombians are a hard working people and are a huge part of the melting pot of Jackson Heights. As this is an election year a few of the politicos arrived to shake hands with the crowd and make their presence known. Anthony Weiner got the biggest reaction from the crowd so that might be an indication he may get the Latino vote come November. One float that really had the crowd worked up was the Avianca Airline float with musicians playing some hot Colombian tunes. They were soon followed by the motorcycles club, Street Ambitions, with some nice bikes. All in all, it was a good representation of the Colombian culture and a fun time. The best thing though is tasting some delicious Colombian food in plenty of restaurants along Northern Blvd. after the parade finished.
Fans celebrating at the parade
Street Ambitions motorcycle club
Avianca Float musicians
Taxi Beauty Queens
Hot biker chick
Another hot biker chick
Just chilling..
Unique artwork
Fans having lots of fun
Beauty Queens
Likes loud music
Likes louder music
A fun day at the parade
NYC Parade Life 
When is the Columbian day parade in Jackson heights Queens this year, 2017?
Can you tell me the date, time and location please?
Thank you
Frank Salvatore
Hello,
The Colombian parade is scheduled for July 23rd on Northern Blvd in Queens. It’s alot of fun and some great restaurants on the parade route.