112th Philippine Independence Commemoration - New York City, NY

111th Philippine Independence Commemoration - New York City, NY 111th Philippine Independence Commemoration - "The Filipino-American: Bahagi ng Bagong Bayani ng Bayan" The Philippine Independence Commemoration is a celebration for the Filipino American community in the Northeast United States, home to more than half a million Filipinos. Its main purpose is to create awareness of Philippine culture and to raise funds for charity projects in the USA and the Philippines. 8:00 - 8:30am FLAG CEREMONY & THANKSGIVING MASS Philippine Center 556 Fifth Avenue, NYC NY 10036 10am - 6pm STREET FAIR Madison Avenue From 24th Street to 26th Street Lining up both sides of the Avenue from 24th to 25th Street are food vendors making for a virtual Filipino Food Festival. On the next block, 25th to 26th Street, are merchants, exhibitors, service companies and corporate institutions. 11:45 a.m. OPENING CEREMONIES Madison Ave. at 41st St. Ribbon-cutting, then the start of the parade. 12:00 Noon INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE Madison Avenue from 41st Street head South (downtown). The Philippine Vice President Manuel “Noli” L. de Castro, Jr. has accepted the invitation of the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc.(PIDCI) to be the Guest of Honor on Philippine Independence Day. Leading the 2009 Independence Day Parade will be Independence Day Parade Grand Marshal Dr. Teofila Malanum Santos and her family. Immediately behind them is the line of VIPs, which this year will include Vice President Noli L. de Castro, Jr., PIDCI 2009 President Gerry M. Austria, the Honorable Consul General of the Philippines, Ambassador Cecilia B. Rebong, in the past, His Honor, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and other honored guests, as Parade spearhead. Following are the contingents of marchers from Filipino- American associations, organizations and assorted groups, Marching Bands, floats, open cars, and others. Bringing up the rear of the Parade, in her own float is the year 2009 Diwa Ng Kalayaan (Spirit of Independence), Monica Castillo Meares. Preceding her float is another float bearing her court: Miss Filipino American Renee Nicole Lago, Hiyas ng Pilipinas Janette Gomez, Bituin ng Luzon Loriella Reyes, Bituin ng Visayas Alexandra Uy, Bituin ng Mindanao Demellen Faith Cuerda, and Lakambini ng PIDCI Natasha Abella. Opening Ceremonies, Independence Day Parade, Street Fair & Cultural Festival 2pm - 6pm CULTURAL FESTIVAL Madison Avenue, North of 23rd Street. Filipino-American talents, performers. LOCATION: Madison Ave, NYC FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.aratilis.org/pidci/

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