Tens of thousands attend ‘Celebrate Israel Parade’ in New York

More than 40,000 people took part in the festive event, which featured 30 floats, musical performances, politicians and celebrities.

The “Celebrate Israel Parade” marched up Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue on Sunday, marking New York City’s solidarity with the Jewish state and celebrating the 75th anniversary of Israel’s founding.

The traditional parade, billed as “the world’s largest expression of solidarity with the Jewish state,” proceeds from 57th Street to 74th Street. This year’s was the 58th annual parade, which has run since 1965, and is produced by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York.