What a PROUD people.

If it has never been said before, the let it be said first here. Puerto Ricans are the proudest people in the World! Certainly in every culture the people are and should be proud of who they are, but no one takes it to the level of the Boricua. In New York City, there will be an over abundances of ricanism as they kick off the 50th NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade. Sidebar: The National Puerto Rican Day Parade started in 1995; the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City began in 1958. Meaning that for the last two weeks, there have been more flags, rims, mangos, and red hats/scarfs/gloves/socks/underwear/t-shirts/dressed/shorts etc...than any other time of the year. The car washes in NYC are making BIG money, half the day cares in NYC closed down early because even the toddlers had to get their gear right for the festive weekend. The NYC PR Parade has become a hugely successful annual event, barring a few fluke years along the way. Its so big, that if you not Puerto Rican, you can become one for the day. It comes with the perks of...............................well its alot of fun (just kidding). If you have never had the opportunity to attend the parade, its truly something you should put on your "bucket list" to do in this lifetime. Its truly an experience that you will happily remember for ever and possible adapt as apart of your family tradition.

To our Boricua friends and family, continue to take pride in who you are as a people and enjoy this festive occasion. Super sidebar: please drink and party responsibly and remember you are also human beings, so if you see a non-rican parade goer, embrace them into the festivities, they are still your brother or sister.