Upcoming Events in the Bronx

1. – Photo Exhibit- “The Bronx: Mi Barrio, Mi Orgullo”
Thursday, July 15
Bronx Borough President’s Office 
Bronx County Court House- 851 Grand Concourse, Suite 301  6:00 pm
Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is inviting all Bronxites to attend the opening of the photo exhibit “The Bronx: Mi Barrio, Mi Orgullo,” by Joe Conzo Jr.

The New York Times proclaimed photographer Joe Conzo Jr. as “The Man Who Took Hip-Hop's Baby Pictures.” Born and raised in the Bronx, Joe Conzo Jr. was part of a generation that saw the beginning of Hip Hop, and at its early stage, Joey passionately embraced the role of photographer within the phenomenon.

2.- The 21^st  Dominican Bronx Parade- Proclamation Day  

Wednesday, July 14 

The Bronx County Building- 851 Grand Concourse- Veteran's Memorial Hall     11:00 am

Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr. and Parade Committee Directors Felipe Febles and Rosa Ayala will announce the celebrations that will lead up to the 21^st  Annual La Gran Parada Dominicana de El Bronx (Bronx Dominican Day Parade).  

The Bronx Dominican Day Parade will take place on Sunday, July 25^th, from East Tremont to 167^th street. The parade is the grand finale of a series of events celebrating Dominican Heritage in The Bronx.

Borough President Diaz, Jr will present a proclamation launching Bronx Dominican Day Parade Week 2010.