Desfile dominicano americano del condado de Hudson toma sobre la avenida Bergenline el domingo

The annual Dominican American Parade of Hudson County returns this Sunday, September 27, 2026. Now in its 19th year, the event honors Dominican heritage and the Restoration of Independence from Spain. It transforms Bergenline Avenue — New Jersey’s longest commercial street and a historic hub for Latino-owned businesses — into a moving celebration of flags, merengue, bachata, floats, dancers, marching bands, and community groups. nj.com

The parade typically begins around midday near 79th Street and Bergenline Avenue in North Bergen (by James J. Braddock Park) and travels south through four towns before ending near 43rd Street in Union City. The route runs the length of the “Miracle Mile,” passing shops, restaurants, and bakeries that define daily life in North Hudson. guttenbergnj.org

Crowds line both sidewalks for hours. Early coverage described hundreds of spectators; more recent years show packed sidewalks along the multi-mile route. It remains a neighborhood-scale event rather than a massive citywide gathering, but thousands of residents and visitors are expected to watch from the curb.

What police in each town are telling residents

West New York Police Department
No parking is allowed Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on all of Bergenline Avenue from 49th Street to 67th Street. The department notes the parade will also pass through neighboring towns and urges people to check those municipalities for their own rules. Expect full road closures during the event.North Bergen Police Department
In recent years the department has posted parking restrictions on Bergenline from 85th Street to 71st Street between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with no vehicle access starting at 10:00 a.m. The township website has similarly announced that parking is prohibited along the parade route and that Bergenline will be closed to traffic from 10:00 a.m. Residents are advised to avoid the area if possible. instagram.com

Guttenberg Police / Town
Parking has been banned from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both sides of Bergenline Avenue along the route. The street itself closes to traffic at 11:00 a.m. Additional intersections typically closed include 68th Street at Madison and Palisade, and 70th Street at Madison and Palisade. Officials recommend staying off Bergenline entirely. guttenbergnj.org

Union City Police Department
Specific 2026 notices have been slower to appear publicly, but the city has long used its authority to restrict parking and post temporary signs on the parade route (roughly 32nd–49th Streets). Residents should watch for posted signs and check Union City Police or the Union City Parking Authority in the coming days. The southern end of the parade historically finishes around 43rd Street.

Alternate routes and what to expect

The most common detours used by police and NJ Transit are:

• Boulevard Kennedy (JFK Blvd)
• Avenida Park
• Avenida Palisade

NJ Transit has previously rerouted buses (including lines 22, 84, 156, and 159) around parade closures using 70th Street, JFK Boulevard, 32nd Street, and Park Avenue.

Expect:

• El tráfico peatonal en las aceras
• Música en voz alta de camiones de altavoces y artistas en vivo
• Aumento de la presencia policial para el control de la multitud y el tráfico
• Posibles retrasos en el tráfico regular y en los vehículos de emergencia
• Familias, vendedores y espectadores ocupando las aceras durante varias horas

Move vehicles off Bergenline in the restricted zones before the posted times to avoid tickets or towing. Because each town posts its own hours and extra side-street closures, check the latest alerts from West New York PD, North Bergen PD, Guttenberg, and Union City PD (Nixle, Facebook, Instagram, or town websites) closer to Sunday. The parade is a longstanding community tradition, but it does require planning ahead if you live, work, or drive along the avenue.