Gigi Núñez Represents the Dominican Republic as Godmother of Essex Parade
Businesswoman Gigi Núñez served as international godmother of the Dominican parade in Newark, New Jersey, and received the torch for the 2027 edition.
Key points
- Gigi Núñez was international godmother of the Dominican Parade and Festival of Essex County.
- The event took place on Sunday, October 25, in Newark, New Jersey.
- She received the torch alongside her father, José Núñez, and her brother, Pascal Núñez, both from La Vega.
- The 2027 edition will be dedicated to La Vega and will be held on September 26.
Businesswoman and communicator Gigi Núñez represented the Dominican Republic as international godmother of the Dominican Parade and Festival of Essex County. According to AlMomento.net, the event took place on Sunday, October 25, in Newark, New Jersey.
The parade brings together hundreds of Dominicans living in the United States each year to celebrate their roots, culture and traditions. The event is presided over by Ariagna Perello and has become a gathering place for the Dominican community in New Jersey.
During the celebration, Gigi Núñez received the symbolic torch of the parade together with her father, José Núñez, and her brother, Pascal Núñez, both from the province of La Vega. The gesture marks the start of the road to the 2027 edition.
That edition will be dedicated to La Vega in recognition of its history, identity and contributions to Dominican culture. It will be held on September 26, 2027 and, according to the report, will celebrate the cultural richness, traditions and festive spirit of the province.
Why it matters
It shows how the Dominican community in New Jersey keeps its traditions and cultural identity alive, and how it honors the home provinces of its families.