Dance Parade 2023

New York’s beloved and joyous Dance Parade returns to the streets celebrating its 17th year with 10,000 dancers featuring over 100 unique styles of dance, live bands, and DJs. Headlining a ribbon cutting ceremony will be Grand Marshals: Ronald K. Brown, Natasha Diggs and Elizbeth Streb to kick off the event at 11:45am at 17th Street and Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) at their new starting location.

At this year’s parade and festival, Dance Parade will celebrate its 17th year under the theme “Beyond the Zone” with 10,000 dancers from 160+ dance organizations who will present over 100 unique styles of dance down Avenue of Americas, parade across West 8th Street, perform before the Grand Stand at St. Marks Place before reaching Tompkins Square Park.

Afterwards, DanceFest 2023 in Tompkins Square Park, the destination of the parade at Avenue A and Saint Marks Place, comes alive from 3-7pm with choreographed performances, dance lessons, aerial and social dance – on five stages, all free to the public.