Antonio Rodríguez Miranda, the Secretary General of Emigration, and Marcos Gómez Román, the Commissioner for Xacobeo 2027, participated in the Hispanic Day Parade in New York, one of the most significant events for the Hispanic community in the United States. The parade featured a notable presence of Galician organisations, which celebrated their culture with floats decorated in honour of the Holy Year.
Gómez Román described the event as an opportunity to showcase the culture and traditions of Galicia to people from around the world. Participating entities included the Asociación Española La Nacional, which has a strong Galician presence, the Casa de Galicia in New York, the Centro Español de Queens, and the Centro Orensano Social Club, all of which paraded with flags and traditional costumes.
This parade is part of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from 15 September to 15 October, celebrating the contributions, culture, and history of Hispanic communities in the country. The Hispanic Day Parade is one of the most important events of this month, taking place along Fifth Avenue and featuring delegations from 21 Spanish-speaking countries.
Following the parade, Miranda emphasised the importance of Galician participation in such a significant event for Spaniards in the United States, where Galicia boasts a well-established and active community. He reaffirmed the Xunta's commitment to initiatives that ensure Galician culture is represented at major international events.
After the parade, Rodríguez Miranda and Gómez Román visited the Asociación Española La Nacional and the Casa de Galicia in New York. The Secretary General highlighted the importance of the Galician community in major cities worldwide, valuing these centres as a point of connection for Galicians and Spaniards in New York and across the country.
Currently, nearly 240,000 Spaniards reside in the United States, of which approximately 30,000 are Galician, representing 13%. La Nacional, considered the oldest Spanish sociocultural institution in the United States, was founded in 1868 by a small group of Spaniards in Manhattan to promote fraternity and solidarity among Spaniards and Hispanic Americans. Meanwhile, the Casa de Galicia in New York was established in 1940 to uphold the good name of Galicia, support its members, and extend assistance to all compatriots and Spaniards in general. Castelao was named the first honorary member of the centre.
