PR Day Parade: Cleanup Volunteer Registration

Join The Bushwick Trash Lady in partnership with Trash Foundation and volunteers from across New York City as we help restore the streets following the Puerto Rican Day Parade. Every year, thousands of people come together to celebrate Puerto Rican culture, heritage, and community. Once the festivities conclude, we'll be walking behind the parade route to help remove litter and leave the city cleaner than we found it.
Beginning at 3:30 PM, volunteers will spread out along the parade route and surrounding areas to collect litter, sort recyclable materials when possible, and help prevent waste from entering storm drains, waterways, and public spaces.
No experience is necessary. Cleanup supplies, gloves, bags, and grabbers will be provided while supplies last.
What to Expect
Community-led litter cleanup
Walking behind the parade route collecting trash
Environmental impact tracking and reporting
Meet fellow New Yorkers who care about cleaner streets
Volunteer service hours available upon request
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Reusable water bottle
Weather-appropriate clothing
Positive attitude
Whether you can join for 30 minutes or several hours, every bag of trash collected makes a difference.
Meetup details and exact location will be sent to all registered volunteers prior to the event.