Cuban Day Parade 2018: Start Time, Route, Street Closures

MURRAY HILL — New Yorkers can celebrate their Cuban heritage at the annual National Cuban Carnival Parade this Sunday in Murray Hill. Come dressed in traditional Cuban garb or don the colors of the island nation's flag for this 11 block procession paying homage to the Caribbean island's culture.

Here's what you need to know to enjoy the parade:

When does the parade start?

The parade kicks off at noon from 38th Street and Madison Avenue on Sunday, July 15. The procession will taper off at Madison Square Park by 4 p.m.

What is the parade route?

Costume-clad marchers will stroll south on Madison Avenue from 38th Street to 27th Street at Madison Square Park.

What streets will be closed during the parade?

The NYPD will shutter 38th Street between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue from noon to 4 p.m.

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