PERSIAN PARADE

NEW YORK

Upcoming Events

Please stay tuned for our exciting future events!

Past Events

Persian Parade 2023

Spring Equinox marks the start of the Persian (Iranian) New Year; a joyful celebration of renewal and rebirth that has been a global podium for Iranian culture and identity since 2004.
Persian Parade 2023 is proud to announce that this year’s parade is dedicated to the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement.

The pillars of this year’s parade are to represent:

  1. Woman, Life, Freedom

  2. Human Rights

  3. Unity

All are invited to the Persian Parade to enjoy a rich display of performances, music, and Persian delicacies at the Parade’s endpoint, Madison Square Park.

DATE: Sunday, April 23, 2023

TIME: 11:30 AM (speeches); 12:00 PM (Parade)

START LOCATION: Madison Avenue at 39th Street

**PLEASE NOTE: We invite and encourage everyone to join us in the Persian Day Parade 2023. All groups/persons who wish to march with us in the Persian Parade 2022 must be registered and approved by March 31, 2023. Please email us at info@PersianParade.com, to register and receive further marching information.

Persian Parade 2022

Join us as we welcome Spring and Nowruz (New Year)!

The 2022 Persian Parade is free and open to the public. The Parade kicks off at 11:00 am on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from Madison Avenue at 39th Street and continues along Madison Avenue to finish at Madison Square Park.

Chaharshanbeh Souri 2022

Tuesday, March 15th, from 6:00PM to 11:00PM
Featuring

Firejumping, 3 Course Dinner, Haft-sin, Cash Bar, Polka DJ & Dancing
The Fiesta Banquet Hall
255 NJ-17, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075
Adult $85, Children under age of 12 $45

At the Door: Adult $95 (Subject to Availability)
Tickets & Info: (914) 656-5918 or (201) 739-5170
Online Ticket Purchase

ALL SALES ARE FINAL

PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION OR NEGATIVE PCR TEST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE EVENT WITH VALID ID IS REQUIRED

ALL CDC AND STATE COVID-19 GUIDELINES AND PROTOCOLS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED

Persian Parade 2021

Our thoughts go out to all those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. As we continue to prioritize the health and safety of the Parade’s marchers as well as spectators, volunteers, and staff during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are postponing 2021 Persian Parade.

Stay safe! We look forward to seeing you in our upcoming events.

Charshanbe Souri Party – March 2020

Chaharshanbeh Souri, the Iranian Festival of Fire, is a firejumping festival celebrated by Iranians around the world that signals the upcoming Nowruz (New Year). The evening includes dinner, music, dancing, firejumping and a host of fun activities for children of all ages.

In response to the CDC’s warning for a risk of coronavirus outbreak and to safeguard our community, Persian Parade Foundation is with sadness, announcing the cancellation of our Chaharshanbeh Souri party on Tuesday, March 17th.
Ticket holders will receive full refund within next few days.

Persian Parade 2020

The Board of Directors of the Persian Parade announces with a heavy heart that the 2020 New York City Persian Parade has been cancelled due to coronavirus (COVID-19) activity in our region. We are committed to prioritize the health and safety of the Parade’s marchers as well as spectators, volunteers, and staff.

In place of the 2020 Persian Parade, we are exploring options for other events later in 2020.

In the meantime, stay safe and we look forward to seeing you in our future events and the 2021 Persian Parade.

Board of Directors of the Persian Parade

Sadeh Gala – January 2020

Saturday January 18, 2020 at 7:00pm in the Armenian Society at 3903 Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck, NY 11363. Music, Dance, Full Course Dinner from Ravagh Restaurant with complementary Shiraz wine.

Advance Tickets: Adult $85, Children under 12 years age $45
Tickets at the door: Adult $95, Children under 12 years age $50

For Tickets & Information call: (914) 656-5918, (201) 739-5170, (917) 362-9564

Or visit us at the following sites:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sadeh-gala-tickets-87918631995

https://www.facebook.com/events/464850417511845

2019 Annual General Assembly

Executive Board Election

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Persian Parade 2019

Join us as we welcome Spring and Nowruz (New Year)! The 2019 Persian Parade is free and open to the public.  The Parade kicks off at 11:00 am on Sunday, April 14, 2019 from Madison Avenue at 39th Street and continues along Madison Avenue to finish at Madison Square Park. 

The Persian Parade finish at Madison Square Park will include exciting entertainment, activities for all ages and a chance to taste tempting delicacies from the finest Persian restaurants and kitchens (separate fees apply).

**PLEASE NOTE: We invite and encourage everyone to join us in the Persian Day Parade 2019! All groups/persons who wish to march with us in the Persian Parade 2019 must be registered and approved by March 31, 2019 . Please email us at info@PersianParade.com, to register and receive further information.

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Chaharshanbeh Souri 2019

Chaharshanbeh Souri, the Iranian Festival of Fire, is a firejumping festival celebrated by Iranians around the world that signals the upcoming Nowruz (New Year). Bring the whole family for an evening celebrating this honored tradition.

The evening includes dinner, music, dancing, firejumping and a host of fun activities for children of all ages.

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