Hundreds gather in Washington Park Saturday morning for the Filipino Day Grand Parade. NEWS10's Mikhaela Singleton acting as emcee to kick off the event featuring cultural performers, dancers, food, vendors, Filipinos and their supporters from across New York State.

The Filipino American community in Albany commemorated the 125th Philippine Independence Day with a Filipino Day Grand Parade on the sprawling grounds of Washington Park on July 1, 2023, which served as a tribute to the Philippines’ storied history. Organized by Kalayaan 1521 Council Inc., a nonprofit organization established in January 2023 under the leadership of founding president Sol Kapunan, the celebration drew a gathering of distinguished guests.

The Consulate General of the Philippines continues with its Consular Outreach season for 2023 by travelling to Albany, New York for its Consular Outreach service which was held from 05-06 August which benefitted nearly 150 kababayan.

The consular outreach mission was a co-sponsored by the Kalayaan 1521 Council Inc. and the Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Association of Greater New York. The consular mission provided passport renewal, dual citizenship, and notarial services for members of the Filipino community in the Capital Region of New York State as well as surrounding areas.

The streets of Albany came alive with a burst of colors and exuberant cheers as the Filipino community gathered for the Filipino Day Grand Parade. Organized by the Kalayaan 1521 Council, a newly registered nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Filipino culture in the U.S., the event marked a significant milestone in honoring Filipino heritage and fostering cultural unity.