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Hilarious and so true. Is the parade tomorrow? The info I'm garnering from the web is scant at best.
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I'm Puerto Rican and Irish and this is the only parade I look forward to in Jersey City. It is excellent.
Posted on: 2016/7/7 15:05
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There is also a celebration of South America Festival includes Bolivia that is also fantastic @ Exchange Place. Costumes dancing music food is all great!
Posted on: 2016/7/7 15:03
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lol, it is the best parade of the year. It is held, I believe, in honor of Our Lady of Copacabana, the patroness of Bolivia.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgen_de_Copacabana whose feast day is August 5th. I think the parade occurs on the closest Saturday to the actual day. It is an amazing parade. It used to be done out of St. Boniface Church (now condos). I guess its been moved to St.Mary's on Second Street.
Posted on: 2016/7/7 14:52
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It's held exclusively at the hottest hour of the hottest day of the year. Every year.
The guy in the abominable snowman costume really loves to sweat.
Posted on: 2016/7/6 14:12
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Yes, I think usually on the first Saturday. But it isn't showing up on the JC Events calendar or anywhere. yet.
Posted on: 2016/7/5 14:01
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Isn't it usually held on one of the first three Saturdays in August ?
Posted on: 2016/7/4 22:48
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Get on your bikes and ride !
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Has anyone heard about this year's Bolivian Parade? I can't find any info on it. Thanks.
Posted on: 2016/7/4 21:59
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How was the marching powder?
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Posted on: 2015/8/9 7:36
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Parade today was really freakin cool. Lots of music, amazing dress for paraders, lots of culture.
Posted on: 2015/8/9 4:23
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I would hope so. But, as long as we don't get throngs of drunks and tons of litter afterwards, I will be happy enough. 
Posted on: 2015/8/7 18:54
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Are there any Bolivian food at the parade?
http://cityofjerseycity.com/uploadedF ... of_the_Mayor/Bolivian.pdf Bolivian parade coming to Jersey City on Saturday http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index ... livian_parade_slated.html
Posted on: 2015/8/7 14:43
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I think the poster meant http://bolivianj.org/ (fyui, it's in spanish)
Posted on: 2014/8/7 15:16
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Link doesn't work for me. Does it run down Jersey then left on Newark, right on grove like past years?
Posted on: 2014/8/7 15:14
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If my memory serves me, there were some food stalls and some tables set up with handcrafted items from Bolivia for sale. I have been a fan of this parade since my family and I happened upon it while walking back from grabbing a cup of coffee one Saturday about four years ago. It is truly spectacular, the music, the costumes, everything. It's also wonderful for children to see a celebration of Bolivian culture. Our little one was dancing the entire time. I highly recommend this event!
Posted on: 2014/8/7 15:05
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What happens at City Hall - food stalls, memorabilia, music???
Posted on: 2014/8/7 13:20
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The Bolivian parade is awesome! If you haven't seen it, don't miss it.
Posted on: 2014/8/7 12:39
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Completely agree - bumped into it last year, and it was great. Love the costumes and the dancing!!!
Posted on: 2014/8/6 20:22
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Yep, I have to agree ? the Bolivian parade is the best! And, this year I'm back on Jersey Avenue so I'll have prime viewing. Thanks for the heads-up.
Posted on: 2014/8/6 20:13
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It's really fun to see the crazy masks and costumes the participants wear. Bring some earplugs 'cause the floats all have huge speakers and they like to crank it up!!
Posted on: 2014/8/6 19:41
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I don't know why this isn't on the JC Cultural Affairs calendar, but this Saturday (8/9/2014), is the 11th Annual Bolivian Parade. It starts at Hamilton Park at noon, goes up Jersey Ave, ends at City Hall.
If you haven't (even if you have) seen this before, I highly recommend it. www.boliviannj.org
Posted on: 2014/8/6 19:25
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