Countdown Dates for 2008 Celebratory Events....
GRAND MARSHAL GALA
March 29, 2008 7:00 pm
Grand Ballroom, Astoria World Manor
25-22 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria NY 11102
A Dinner Dance Gala honoring this year’s Philippine Independence Day Parade Grand Marshal - Reverend Monsignor Oscar A. Aquino, JCD
Contact : Dr. Alice Francisco (201) 641-9452, Dr. Fely Malanum-Santos (516) 569-6504 Nida Cortez (646) 604-4101
DIWA NG KALAYAAN
(Spirit of Independence)
April 26, 2008 7:00 pm
Grand Ballroom, Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel
128 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ 07114
The most coveted beauty, talent and intelligence title for young women of Filipino ancestry in the Northeastern United States
Contact : Fe Martinez (973) 222-0085, Joji Jalandoni (201) 401-7559 Dr. Bernie De La Merced (973) 699-1849
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
June 1, 2008 12:00 pm kick-off
Madison Avenue from 41st Street heading south (downtown)
The Parade is led by 2008 Grand Marshal Reverend Monsignor Oscar A. Aquino, JCD, PIDCI President and Independence Day Parade Chair - Raul S. Estrellado and Honorary Adviser Consul General Cecilia B. Rebong and honored guests as spearhead with contingents of marchers from Filipino-American Associations, marching bands, floats as parade participants. The Philippine Independence Day Parade commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence then passes in front of the reviewing stand on the east side of Madison Avenue, between 29th and 30th streeets, before turning on to 27th street for dispersal.
Contact: Raul S.Estrellado (201) 421-6187, Antero Martinez (347) 837-5853, Jenny Vi Niguidula (917) 455-8309
FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY/INDEPENDENCE MASS
June 1, 2008 8:30 am
Philippine Center
556 Fifth Avenue (between 45/46th Street), New York, NY 10036
The day starts with a flag ceremony in front of the Philippine Center with honored guests, friends and family and immediately followed by the Independence Day Mass at 9:00 am at the Kalayaan Hall. A breakfast reception follows after the mass.
Contact Gerry Austria (201) 936-6813, Nida Cortez (646) 604-4101
STREET FAIR
Madison Avenue 24th Street - 26th Street
Filipino food vendors, non-food merchants, corporate sponsor booths, and other goods converge on the stretch of Madison avenue by Madison Park from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Many come to the street fare to partake of the Filipino food and sample the wares sold by the various food and non-food vendors.
Contact: Sofia Abad (347) 558-3728, Mario Garcia (732) 425-4907
CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Madison Avenue 23rd Street 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
A cultural show on an open air stage featuring Filipino and Filipino-American talents, performing artists, singers, dancers, soloists, groups and distinguished guests.
Contact Vivian Velasco (212) 841-1646, Dr. Bernie De La Merced (973) 699-1849
INDEPENDENCE BALL
June 7, 2008 7:00 pm
New York La Guardia Airport Marriott
102-05 Ditmars Blvd., East Elmhurst, NY 11369
The culminating event of the commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence.
Contact Dr. Vivi Malantic (201) 431-9697, Sofia Abad (347) 558-3728