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Thousands of Turkish-Americans and supporters line Madison Avenue as the 43rd Turkish Day Parade moves through Midtown Manhattan in New York
The annual event, first held in 1981 by the Federation of Turkish-American Associations (TADF), has grown into one of the most prominent Turkish cultural celebrations in the United States.
Participants gather at 38th Street on Madison Avenue ahead of the parade's start, marking the opening of a procession that stretches south toward Madison Square Park.
The event draws attendees from across the country, including members of Turkish-American associations, schools, and civil society organizations representing a wide range of fields.
Turkish and Azerbaijani flags are carried side by side as the procession moves down Madison Avenue.
Participants from Turkish communities across the northeastern United States, as well as representatives from Azerbaijan and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, take part in the march.
Crowds line the sidewalks of Madison Avenue as the parade cortege passes through Midtown Manhattan.
Turkish-American civic organizations, schools and community groups march in formation, saluting the official delegation as the procession advances toward Madison Square Park.
Associations representing Turkish-Americans from across the northeastern United States march in formation as the procession advances south along Madison Avenue.
Groups spanning fields from sports to education participate in the cortege, reflecting the breadth of organized Turkish community life in the country.
Digital trucks organized by the Presidency of Communications roll through Manhattan's streets, displaying images of Türkiye's historical landmarks, cultural heritage cities and environmental initiatives.
Screens feature cities recognized by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, including Gaziantep, Hatay, Bursa and Sanliurfa, among others.
The Mehteran ensemble, operating under the Ministry of National Defense, performs for the crowd gathered at Madison Square Park following the conclusion of the parade.
The military band draws extended applause from attendees before the festival program continues with performances by Turkish artists and folk dance groups.
Attendees gather at the festival stage in Madison Square Park as the celebration moves into its second phase.
A video message from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is shown to the crowd, in which he addresses Turkish-Americans and calls on the diaspora to take a more active role in U.S. decision-making.
Turkish folk dance ensembles and artists perform on the festival stage as the afternoon program unfolds.
Supporters of Galatasaray, the current Turkish Super Lig champions, also join in the celebrations, adding to the festive atmosphere in the park.
The festival draws to a close as attendees remain gathered at Madison Square Park.
The 43rd Turkish Day Parade and Festival marks another year of what began in 1981 as a demonstration against the assassination of Turkish diplomats in the United States by the ASALA terrorist organization and has since become an annual celebration of Turkish culture and community in New York.
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