Friday night was one of the final events leading up to the parade itself - the annual Parade Gala. Eyewitness News Anchor David Novarro hosted the event.
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The National Puerto Rican Day Parade steps off Sunday at noon. David Novarro, Joe Torres, Sunny Hostin and Sonia Rincon will be live along the parade route.
Watch National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City live on Channel 7 and wherever you stream ABC 7 New York on Sunday at Noon
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