Scenes from the 3rd annual Lower East Side Puerto Rican Parade & Festival

Photos by Stacie Joy 

Puerto Rican flags were flying — and so were plenty of Knicks colors — as the third annual Lower East Side Puerto Rican Parade & Festival stepped off yesterday afternoon.

This year's parade honored Kanielle Hernandez as Madrina and Frige as Padrino (below)...

The march made its way from Columbia and Rivington streets to Avenue D and 12th Street, where a community celebration showcased Puerto Rican culture, heritage and resilience through music, dancing and neighborhood camaraderie...

Even an approaching thunderstorm that cut the festivities short couldn't take much away from the day's celebratory mood.

The Lower East Side Puerto Rican Parade is back for a third year tomorrow

The third annual Lower East Side Puerto Rican Parade & Festival takes place tomorrow (Saturday) from 4 to 8:30 p.m. 

The parade begins at Columbia and Rivington Streets and proceeds north to 12th Street and Avenue D, followed by a community celebration highlighting Puerto Rican culture, heritage, and resilience.

Organizers say the event aims to honor the contributions of Puerto Ricans on the Lower East Side while bringing together neighbors through music, dance and community spirit.