Filipino Day in Albany

15/07/2022

Big THANK YOU to our Corporate Sponsor Mr. Frank Tan of Tan Financial Group for their generosity!

True to its vision, The Tan Financial Group with Alex Tronco and Northwestern Mutual, extended their support to the Filipino-American community by sponsoring Filipino Day 2022!

15/07/2022

The Northern New York Philippine Independence Day Committee thanks the New York State Nurses Association for their steadfast and unyielding support from the conception of Filipino Day.

Thank you very much for having our back! We are truly grateful!

15/07/2022

The Northern New York Independence Day Committee thanks this year's Grand Marshal Raymond Smith, Lion’s Club International Vice District Governor, District 20-R2 and Mrs. Nena Lozada Smith for their support and generosity.

We also acknowledge our Deputy Grand Marshal Sudesh Bhagwandeen and wife Arlyn Bhagwandeen.

Hats off to the entire New York PhilAm Lions Club Delegation! We are grateful for your dynamic participation.

14/07/2022

Our heartfelt thanks to the Honorable Consul General Elmer G Cato of the Philippine Consulate General in New York for gracing Filipino Day 2022 with his presence, and for sharing a unifying Keynote Message to all Filipino-Americans!

14/07/2022

The Northern New York Philippine Independence Day Committee is incredibly grateful for the government and people of the City of Albany.

Albany Common Council President Corey L. Ellis together with Albany Common Council Members, were instrumental in the passing of Resolution 68.71.22R honoring Philippine Independence Day and recognizing the many contributions made by Filipino-Americans in Northern New York.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and the City of Albany Department of General Services ensured a safe and organized Filipino Day Parade and celebration on July 9th! ❤️

Thank you very much!!!

14/07/2022

The Northern New York Philippine Independence Day Committee is incredibly grateful for the government and people of the City of Albany.

Albany Common Council President Corey L. Ellis together with Albany Common Council Members were instrumental in the passing of Resolution 68.71.22R honoring Philippine Independence Day and recognizing the many contributions made by Filipino-Americans in Northern New York.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and the City of Albany Department of General Services ensured a safe and organized Filipino Day Parade and celebration on July 9th! ❤️

Thank you very much!!!

07/07/2022

Tinikling is a traditional Philippine folk dance which originated during the Spanish colonial era..The dance involves two people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in between the poles in a dance. Someone who dances the Tinikling imitates the movements of a tikling bird (hence, tikling-like) as the bird walks over the grass or dodges bamboo traps set by Filipino farmers on vast rice fields. WItness our very own Tinikling Dancers Catherine Reena and Monica Miranda as they perform this Saturday!

07/07/2022

A press release was sent yesterday by former journalist Mr. Carl Strock (also one of our two Filipino Day official photographers) to Ch. 6, 10, 13, and TWC, plus the Times Union, the Gazette, the Troy Record. I will follow up with a reminder tomorrow. Also I created a posting in the TU's events calendar: https://events.timesunion.com/event/17aaab1f510a3be5048f331e7bea34f9

PRESS RELEASE

FILIPINO DAY IN ALBANY

WHAT: Parade, cultural performances and dances featuring national costumes, music, food, fashion show, representing the Filipino-American community of the Capital Region.
WHEN: Sat., July 9, from 9 a.m. throughout the day.
WHERE: Washington Park, Albany (eastern end).
SPONSOR: New York Phil-Am Lions Club
The parade will step off at 9 a.m. at State Street and Englewood Place, continue down State Street to Willett Street, turn right there and continue to Madison Avenue, where it will make another right, and continue until turning into the park opposite New Scotland Avenue, concluding at the Moses statue.
Guest speakers will include—Kathy Sheehan, Albany Mayor—Corey Ellis, president, Albany Common Council—Elmer Cato, Philipppine Consulate General, NYC
Contact: Sol Kapunan, event chairman: 518-257-0566; cell: 518-390-6389

Click on the link below.

07/07/2022

2 More Days to Go Filipino-American Friends! The weather this Saturday is mostly sunny at 81F. The parade assembly is on Englewood Place corner State Street. The main event venue is near Henry Johnson Blvd (you can park here). See you soon!

05/07/2022

4 More Days to Go. See you on Filipino Day, July 9th at Washington Park!

23/06/2022

Filipino Day Celebration on July 9,2022 Saturday
Parade starting at 9 AM from Washington Park to Albany Downtown to Washington Park. Park fair start at 11 AM
Food,Vendors,Exhibitors,Cultural Presentation followed by summer party music by MyXx Band from New York City and much more Free!! entrance

Parade Participant Assembly time 8:30 AM
Ceremonial Cutting of the Ribbon 9:30 AM

City officials and community leaders graces us with their presence on this momentous event "Filipino Day parade" and Cultural presentation at Washington Park

22/06/2022

Pinoy ang bida sa FiDA! Kabayan, sama na sa parada!!! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Filipino Day in Albany is on July 9! Assembly at Washington State Park at 9am.

14/06/2022

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Raymond Smith, SVDG, President of NY PHIL-AM Lions Club, will lead the Filipino Day Grand Parade on July 9th as our Grand Marshal.

Mr. Smith is a revered member of our community recognized for years of his philanthropic work.

Mr. Smith has positively impacted the Filipino-American community through his humanitarian efforts, such as aiding 300 unemployed Filipinos in the Philippines by providing sacks of rice, canned goods, and other essential needs. In addition, he spearheaded the shipment of 20 boxes of clothes and 200 hundred eyeglasses to victims of typhoons that badly hit the Philippines in 2020. In addition, NY PHIL-AM Lions Club organized feeding programs, served 300 recipients in one of the towns of Loboc, Bohol, Philippines, and planted 3,000 mangroves as its environmental project.

Under his guidance, NY PHIL-AM Lions Club has become the largest club in District 20-R2, going from 21 members to 242 members. He founded a new charter club, the Builders for Hope, and formed 14 more branches.

Mr. Smith has participated and partnered with seven non-Lion organizations giving free Medical, Dental, and Humanitarian mission to 11 provinces in the Philippines that served approximately 12,000 recipients.

Raymond Smith is a six-year veteran of the United States Navy, 4 of those on active duty. After his military career, he worked in various occupations, most recently as General Manager of Coinmach Laundry Corporation and the Laundry Machine Installation Department in New York City until 2010, when he retired after 25 years of dedicated service with the company.

Mr. Smith is married to Nena Lozada Smith, founder of The Red Poinsettia Charitable Foundation and the Mrs. Philippines America pageant. Mrs. Lozada Smith is a formidable philanthropist and community leader in her own right, and together, Mr. and Mrs. Smith make an unstoppable force serving the Filipino-American community.

For a complete list of Mr. Raymond Smith's work and accomplishments, kindly view this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rK3eyJeipL8gwZT9F1gzwFjig7aR8hqaJoVO4d9ZmD8/edit?usp=sharing

14/06/2022

Island Gem will join to be part of the Filipino Day parade.

photo courtesy by Rj Ensalada a regular covering big event such as the recent Philippine Day parade in New York City.

Big names in Philippine Day celebration event in the Tri State area will be there willing to assist to make this event as successful as we envision it to be.
Salamat po sa inyong lahat… kita1kita kits tayo!

31/05/2022

Witness some of our very own Pinoy talents this year! We proudly present to you Brown Sugar, Myxx Band, Bayanihan Dancers, FUN-NY Dancers, Cassey Fierce, Philly Pina, ABD, FAAANY Dancers and a lot more! Join us on July 9th for summer parade, street fair and cultural shows in Washington Park Albany.

27/05/2022

Witness some of our very own Pinoy talents this year! We proudly present to you Brown Sugar, Myxx Band, Bayanihan Dancers, FUN-NY Dancers, Philly Pina, ABD, FAAANY Dancers and a lot more! Join us on July 9th for summer parade, street fair and cultural shows in Washington Park Albany.

17/05/2022

FILIPINO DAY
“United Through Our Diversities” (Magkakaiba Ngunit Iisa)

Are you longing for the taste and feel of our homeland, Philippines? Are you looking for that excitement a festivity brings without the high cost and hassle of traveling by plane? Are you searching for a great opportunity to bond with the family, meet friends, promote your business, showcase your skills, expose your kids to the Filipino culture, satisfy your food cravings, try homemade Filipino foods, discover great products and services offered by trustworthy vendors, relax your mind and body, and feast your eyes on amazing talents?

We joyfully invite YOU to spend your day with us at Washington Park in Albany, New York on July 9th from 9 AM to 3 PM and experience the hospitality Filipinos are known for.

Here are what we offer you on this fun-filled day: Sinulog dancers, MyXx Band, Brown Sugar Band, variety and cultural shows, vendors, 50/50 raffle, more than 25 vendors, items raffle, parade, and Santacruzan!

The theme for this 2nd annual Filipino Day is “United Through Our Diversities” . (We share one home and despite our individual differences, we can work together to build a strong community).

Parade starts at 9:00 AM. Program starts at 11:00 AM.

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15/05/2022

Count down begins…

12/05/2022

Filipino American of Northern New York celebrating Independence Day

10/05/2022

10/05/2022

FILIPINO DAY
“United Through Our Diversities” (Magkakaiba Ngunit Iisa)

Are you a Filipino longing for the taste and feel of our homeland, Philippines? Are you a New Yorker or a resident in another state looking for that excitement a festivity brings without the high cost and hassle of traveling by plane? Are you searching for a great opportunity to bond with the family, meet friends, promote your business, showcase your skills, expose your kids to the Filipino culture, satisfy your food cravings, try homemade Filipino foods, discover great products and services offered by trustworthy vendors, relax your mind and body, and feast your eyes on amazing talents?

We joyfully invite YOU to spend your day with us at Washington Park in Albany, New York on July 9th from 9 AM to 3 PM and experience the hospitality Filipinos are known for.

Here are what we offer you on this fun-filled day: Sinulog dancers, MyXx Band, Brown Sugar Band, variety and cultural shows, vendors, 50/50 raffle, item raffle, parade, and Santacruzan!

The theme for this 2nd annual Filipino Day is “United Through Our Diversities” . (We share one home and despite our individual differences, we can work together to build a strong community).

This event is brought to you by the Filipino Community of Upstate New York.

Parade starts at 9:00 AM. Program starts at 11:00 AM.