Honoring the March:
THE POINT’s Fish Parade
& Arts Festival
As part of NOCD-NY’s Cultivating Neighborhood Networks project, THE POINT CDC’s participatory action research (PAR) process illustrates how the Hunts Point’s Fish Parade, rooted in cultural preservation and celebration, fosters collaboration and cross-pollination. Elements of the project include:
Fish Parade & Arts Festival Documentation
Photos of the Fish Parade & Arts Festival captured in recent years, c/o THE POINT, Leonidas Paulino, Osjua Newton, and Diana Cuautle
A video of this year’s 20th anniversary event, embracing the theme of "Rooted Visions”.
Everybody Should Be Honored
A case study in collaboration with Urban Omnibus and Hatuey Ramos-Fermin, THE POINT Creative Director of Arts and Education, on how local environmental advocacy, art, and culture intersect at the parade & festival as a “brave vehicle for change.”
Oral Histories
Co-founders of The Point CDC tell the story of their connection to Hunts Point, the creation of the organization, and what it takes to make the Fish Parade come to life. They speak with Cynthia Tobar and their recordings are included in Bronx Community College’s oral history collection
View the full project here: https://fishparade.commons.gc.cuny.edu/
Artist in Residence: Danny P Peralta
As artist in residence for the project, Danny P Peralta uses audio interviews, photography, and art workshops to create life-sized photo murals and banners honoring community members' participation in the Fish Parade over the years.
Audio Stories
Community members tell stories of the parade from their perspectives.
Photography
Large format portraits are pasted around the neighborhood and on signs carried during the parade. QR codes link neighbors to audio clips of Fish Parade stories. Portraits are exhibited at THE POINT through the fall of 2024 and online.
History and Archives
Reflecting on the history of the neighborhood and archives of the Fish Parade holds deep significance for the Hunts Point community, reinforcing its continued legacy of local artistic talent, art and environmental justice activism, and collaboration.
