An annual event held during the first week in January, which culminates the twelve days of Christmas and is celebrated with festive foods, music, and dance. This event represents our major fundraiser. Its proceeds are needed to fund other cultural and civic programs.

Scholarships, intended to encourage further educational pursuits, are awarded to Hispanic/Latino contestants, between the ages of 17 and 21, based on a competitive essay and an interview.

Adelante’s first parade was in 1966. Since then it has become the largest parade on Long Island, and the second largest in New York State, outside of New York City. The parade is continually growing, with approximately over 2,000 participants, and an estimated over 75,000 spectators. We are proud to continue the tradition of sponsoring this positive event, where the Hispanic community throughout the Island comes to celebrate its common and unique heritage.

An annual event held in October to promote Hispanic/Latino cultural awareness and history through art, music, and dance. This is a colorful and festive event that continues to grow each year.

Thanksgiving baskets are given to needy families in the community. Distribution of food takes place during the month of November, before Thanksgiving Day.

A Christmas party for over 300 children is given annually. Attending children receive gifts, as do more than 1,000 children who cannot attend the party. Employees, and friends of Adelante, volunteer their time and services to make this a memorable event for all of the families involved.