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Watch for the Celebrate Israel parade to return to Fifth Avenue in New York City on Sunday, June 4, 2023

This year's parade theme is "Israel @75: Renewing the Hope" celebrating Israel's 75th anniversary since its historic founding.

The 2023 Parade will be broadcast live on TV on Fox's My9 and live streamed at celebrateisraelny.org beginning at 12 PM. ET.

All about the Celebrate Israel Parade

The Israeli Day Parade, variously known as the Salute to Israel or the Celebrate Israel Parade is an annual parade held in New York City each June to celebrate the creation of the State of Israel in 1948.

The parade is billed by the organizers as the largest meeting of people in support of the nation of Israel in the world.

A typical Celebrate Israel Parade includes the blowing of shofars to open the festivities, followed by colorful floats and marching bands,

Celebrities, politicians, and various other participants also parade thousands strong up 5th Avenue to the delight of some 1 million spectators each year.

Traditionally, throngs of parade goers also attend a mid-afternoon Israel Day music concert, located at the Central Park Summerstage located near 5th Avenue & 72nd Street. As the sun sets, the Empire State Building also becomes part of the festivities when it is bathed in blue and white, the colors of the Israeli flag.

Parade floats, marching bands and fun are all part of the Celebrate Israel Parade on Fifth Avenue.

The parade has been an annual event in New York since an impromptu march to celebrate the young state of Israel first took place on Riverside Drive in 1964. Since then, the parade has drawn people of all ages from Jewish schools, synagogues, and a variety of other organizations in a full-fledged march up 5th Avenue in late spring.

Of course, a parade in support of the nation of Israel inevitably draws criticism and protests of a political nature. An annual accompaniment to the the parade is a Palestinian protest, which consists of Palestinians and their various supporters.

Despite the protests, the parade is a chance for the New York Jewish community to show their pride and support. The Celebrate Israel Day Parade is a fantastic event bringing together a diverse and festive group of people.

For those who can't attend the festivites in person, the parade is also traditionally televised for a large viewing audience beginning at noon on FOX along with a live stream from the parade's official website.

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More about the Celebrate Israel Parade around the Web:

2023 Celebrate Israel Parade - Here's the official New York City site with details on this year's celebration including the parade route, parade sponsors and how to register, map and directions.

Celebrate Israel Parade - Wikipedia - Check out a brief overview and history of the parade with related photos and resources.