A Barrio Parranda

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Originally uploaded by clarisel.

A parranda hits the streets of NYC's El Barrio on Saturday afternoon. Albert Medina and the East River Northern Renewal presented the parranda, which they hope will become an annual tradition.

A group of musicians and singers walked the streets of El Barrio and ended up at La Marqueta, which back in its heyday was a thriving marketplace.

For more of my photos of the Barrio parranda, visit www.flickr.com/photos/clarisel. Click on the Navidad '08-Reyes '09 set.

ring in the new year with music

ring in the new year with music
Originally uploaded by davelightseer.

Tonight's featured shot from the Puerto Rico Sun photo group is by davelightseer who states: "In addition to traditional food, Puerto Ricans love to make music during the New Year's celebrations."

Navidad Criolla



Hi, if you are in East Harlem, here is an event going on right now. Group is planning to do a parranda at 2:30 p.m. to La Placita de la Marqueta. Click on image for larger text.

I will try to go over in a little while to shoot some photos.