Celebrate Israel Run and Parade 2011
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In 1964, thousands gathered together to walk down Riverside Drive in support of the young State of Israel. This impromptu walk eventually evolved into tradition; moving to Fifth Avenue as the Salute to Israel Parade. Over the years it has become the world’s largest gathering in celebration of Israel and its people attracting worldwide media coverage. The Parade enables the tri-state community to come together in a non-partisan, apolitical show of unity and solidarity with our Israeli brothers and sisters.
Celebrate Israel Parade 2011
In 2011 it was decided to change the name of the Parade in order to focus on celebrating the vibrant and diverse country of Israel hence the new name – Celebrate Israel Parade. This year the Parade features over 30,000 thousand marchers representing many Jewish and non-Jewish organizations and institutions including dozens of schools and colleges. Hundreds of thousands enthusiastic spectators will gather to watch American and Israeli community leaders and dignitaries, entertainers, artists, musicians, dancers and celebrities, floats and marching bands proceed up Fifth Avenue.