Dominican Day Parade, Inc. (National Dominican Day Parade / NatDDP)

Dominican Day Parade, Inc. (NatDDP) is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in New York City that organizes the annual National Dominican Day Parade and related cultural programming. The organization produces a large, public parade along Sixth Avenue in Manhattan and runs year-round events that highlight Dominican arts, music, and community life. Beyond the parade, NatDDP operates education and community initiatives including a multi-year scholarship program, borough kickoff events, food drives, and an annual gala that fundraises for its youth and cultural programs. The organization emphasizes mentorship and educational support for students of Dominican descent as a core part of its mission. NatDDP maintains an active public presence with regular media coverage, sponsor partnerships, and community outreach across New York City; it identifies on its site as tax-exempt under EIN 47-3537708 and routinely lists scholarship awardees, honorees, and parade honorees on its public pages.