The Puerto Rican Day Parade is this weekend—here’s what you need to know

Everything you need to know about Sunday's Puerto Rican Day Parade

This year marks the 61st anniversary of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, one of the biggest celebrations in the city during the summer—more than two million people are expected to attend this year's parade, which happens this weekend.

The theme for the parade is "Un Pueblo, Muchas Voces" (One Nation, Many Voices), which is intended to "celebrate the creativity and diversity of thought in Puerto Rico and across the diaspora." That's reflected in the honorees for this year's parade, who include musician Lucecita Benítez, former New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, and actor Esaí Morales, who'll serve as the parade's grand marshal.

As ever, the parade will feature marchers—both on foot and on floats—in all manner of colorful costumes, all there to celebrate the heritage of culture of Puerto Rico. But there will also likely be some somber remembrance for those who lost their lives and livelihood as a result of Hurricane Maria, the effects of which are still being felt in Puerto Rico.

All that aside, the festivities kick off in Midtown at 11 a.m., and are expected to last until the evening; here's what you need to know.

When is the National Puerto Rican Day Parade?

The parade happens Sunday, June 10 at 11 a.m., and ends at 5 p.m.

Where does the National Puerto Rican Day Parade take place?

The parade is on Fifth Avenue between 42nd and 79th Streets, beginning at the southern end and traveling north on Fifth to the Upper East Side.

What streets will be closed for the National Puerto Rican Day Parade?

Here's the list straight from the NYPD:

Formation

• 44th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 45th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 46th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 47th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 48th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue

Dispersal

• 5th Avenue between 79th Street and 86th Street
• 79th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
• 80th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
• 81st Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
• 82nd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
• 83rd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
• 84th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
• 85th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue

Miscellaneous

• 43rd Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
• Madison Avenue between East 43rd Street and East 86th Street
• 6th Avenue between West 44th Street and west 49th Street
• 51st Street between Rockefeller Plaza and 5th Avenue
• 58th Street between Grand Army Plaza and 5th Avenue
• 64th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
• 69th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
• 74th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue

What does this mean for traffic this weekend?

You know the drill: Both vehicular and pedestrian traffic will get messy in Midtown and the Upper East Side. Plan accordingly, and if you plan to attend the parade, use the subway—the MTA's Weekender app has all the details you need.