One week from Opening Day at Yankee Stadium, the 161 st Street BID announced its plans for a parade to celebrate the return of the Bronx Bombers and its Grand Marshals.
“We want the team to win the World Series,” said Dr. Cary Goodman, the BID’s executive director, and parade organizer. “The parade will give the team a boost towards a 28 th Championship.”
The parade’s Grand Marshals include Grandmaster Caz, Mellie Mel, Congressmen Serrano, Engel and Espaillat, as well as local businessmen, Joe Bastone (Yankee Tavern) and Mike Rendino (Stan’s).
Grand Marshal Invitations were also sent to retired Yankees, (Reggie Jackson and Mariano Rivera) and to current players. Luis Severino, Dellin Betances, CC and Aaron Hicks are all on the injured list and unavailable to play. also The Yankees are not playing on this day.
“Maybe they’ll join us. We’re rooting for them,” said Goodman.
The parade steps-off from the Concourse@ 167 th Street, 10 AM on Friday, March 29. It will march to Lou Gehrig Plaza; turn right on 161 st St. and continue to Mariano Rivera Avenue.
The route runs past street murals of Yankee legends Joe DiMaggio, Thurman Munson, Whitey Ford, Phil Rizzuto Yogi Berra, Elston Howard, and Mickey Mantle.
