# 2026 Philippine Independence Day Parade, New York City
Get Ready, New York!!! The countdown begins for the 128th Philippine Independence Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, June 7, 2026, along the world-famous Madison Avenue in New York City!
Join tens of thousands of Filipino Americans, families, friends, and supporters as we come together for one of the largest Philippine Independence Day celebrations outside the Philippines! Experience a day filled with spectacular cultural performances, live music and entertainment, traditional and contemporary Filipino dances, colorful floats and community pride, delicious Filipino food favorites, and most of all, a powerful celebration of our heritage, unity, and Freedom. This year’s celebration promises to be even BIGGER, MORE EXCITING, and MORE MEMORABLE as we proudly celebrate our culture and honor the spirit of Filipino resilience and excellence.
Celebrate Filipino spirit with us! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and be part of this historic celebration of Filipino pride in the heart of New York City! Come and celebrate our heritage! Unite with our community!
Madison Ave, from 38th St. to 27th St.
New York City!
June 7, 2026
#streetfood #filipinofood #merch #shop
Celebrate the vibrant flavors and rich culture of the Philippines at the 128th Philippine Independence Day Street Fair on June 7, 2026! Join us from 11 am to 6 pm along Madison Avenue for an unforgettable day of food, community, and celebration. Start your journey by visiting the featured ABS-CBN Foundation pavilion booth to connect with the community and celebrate your roots. When you're ready to eat, satisfy your cravings with an incredible lineup of savory street food from So Sarap NYC , or try the comforting, classic Pancit loaded with chicken or savory chicharron toppings from Verdee. For meat lovers, Lechon Bae brings mouth-watering Lechon over rice, Lechon Sisig, and crispy Liempo , while Patok by Rach cooks up incredible Sisig and Lechon Kawali over rice. Enjoy a unique twist on traditional rice dishes with Tio Paella’s innovative Ube Paella and Adobo Paella , or check out Kilig.NYC for their signature pork sisig tacos drizzled with housemade garlic aioli and authentic Chicken Inasal. If you are looking for classic regional specialties, B'kol serves up rich, fiery Bicol Express and comforting Laing over rice , while Kamalig Grill by Jayhan x Kubo ni Jayhan features a massive menu of Bacolod-Style Chicken Inasal, Pork Sisig, and crispy empanadas. Don't miss out on Kabisera NYC's famous Kanto Fried Chicken paired with unique sauces like Kare Kare , or the creative fusion over at Dilla Manila, cooking up savory Adobo Quesadillas and Beef Kaldereta. Make sure to save plenty of room for dessert because the sweet options are absolutely endless! Bibingkafé is serving up their legendary, warm, and soft Special Bibingka in delicious varieties like salted egg and ube cheese. Stop by the Kapamilya Food Truck for refreshing Halo Halo, Banana Cue, and sweet Ube Pianono , or experience nostalgic street flavors with Ok na To! and their classic or Ube Iskrambol shaved ice treats. Satisfy your sweet cravings further with Four Treats, offering indulgent Ube Flan Cake, Brazo de Mercedes, and Ube Tres Leches , and finish off your culinary tour with Fern & Aurora's exquisite small-batch treats like Butter Mochi and Silvanas. Grab your friends, check the map to find your favorite vendor locations, and get ready for the ultimate cultural feast!
2026 PIDCI President
"It is with great honor and gratitude that I serve as President of the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI). Our organization continues a proud tradition of celebrating Filipino heritage, culture, and unity in the Tri-State area and beyond. Guided by our 2026 theme, “Let Us Live the Freedom We Celebrate – and Lift the Nation We Love,” we are reminded that our freedom is best honored through service, collaboration, and community engagement. For 36 years, PIDCI has brought generations together to promote cultural pride and civic participation. I invite everyone to join us in this year’s celebrations and to continue supporting our mission of unity, service, and shared success on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Madison Avenue. Thank you for being part of the PIDCI family."
2026 PIDCI Grand Marshals
"As Grand Marshals, we are honored to help guide this year's celebration, to participate in honoring our Filipino heritage, and to ensure that the Filipino spirit of unity and community shines through every moment. But above all, we hope to represent the countless Filipino nurses who continue to give so much of themselves - often without recognition - to keep our families, our neighbors, and our communities healthy and supported."
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# PIDCI Parade Highlights
# Highlights
Philippine Independence Day Commemoration is the biggest celebration outside of the Philippines. Come and join us - see and feel the color, the rich tapestry and the multi cultural richness of Philippine Heritage and culture. Come on down to Madison Avenue – join the party! Brought to you exclusively by the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc.
# Featured Past Event
Watch the 123rd Philippine Independence Anniversary Commemoration Hybrid Livestream event last year. Held at Astoria World Manor, New York, June 6, 2021. With live online performances by our special guests, Lovi Poe, Benjamin Alves and EZ Mil feat HBOM. Also performing artists featuring Florante, Mon David, Katrina Manabat, Arianne Aldecoa, Garth Garcia, Armela Fortuna, Apollo Riego, April Talangbayan and Sounds of Manila.
# A History Timeline
Scroll horizontally to see our beautiful posters through the years.
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