Tens of thousands of Israel supporters gathered in Manhattan on Sunday (June 2) for the 55th annual Celebrate Israel Parade - the largest celebration of Israel in the world.

Around 40,000 participants took part in this year’s event, from organizations including Birthright Israel, UJA-Federation of New York, El Al, Maimonides Medial Center and many Jewish youth movements and schools.

Thirty of the participating organizations designed a float with colorful banners and costumes. Six volunteers were appointed Grand Marshals of the parade.

A group of about two dozen protesters met the parade on East 59th Street and 5th avenue to protest the celebration of Israel. Later joined by protesters with Palestinian flags.

Tens of thousands of Israel supporters gathered in Manhattan on Sunday for the 55th annual Celebrate Israel Parade — the largest celebration of Israel in the world.


Around 40,000 participants took part in this year’s event, from organizations including Birthright Israel, UJA-Federation of New York, El Al, Maimonides Medial Center and many Jewish youth movements and schools. Thirty of the participating organizations designed a float with colorful banners and costumes. Six volunteers were appointed Grand Marshals of the parade.


A group of about two dozen protesters met the parade on East 59th Street and 5th avenue to protest celebration of Israel. Later joined by protesters with Palestinian flags.