Puerto Rican Day Parade strolls down Ben Franklin Parkway

Puerto Rican Day Parade comandeers the parkway: Walter Perez reports on Action News at 6 p.m, September 24, 2017

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Puerto Rican Day Parade took over the Ben Franklin Parkway Sunday.

And while everyone in attendance was well aware of the devastation and the suffering in Puerto Rico, the celebration of Puerto Rican culture seemed to serve as a needed respite for many with loved ones on the island.

The colorful fun from the 2017 Puerto Rican Day ParadeWPVI

6abc President and General Manager Bernie Prazenica presents a check for Puerto Rican hurricane relief to Adonis Benegas, executive director of the nonprofit Concilio.WPVI

The colorful fun from the 2017 Puerto Rican Day ParadeWPVI

Action News anchor Walter Perez and Univision's Ilia Garcia strike a pose during the 2017 Puerto Rican Day Parade.WPVI

The colorful fun from the 2017 Puerto Rican Day ParadeWPVI

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Many in the crowd donated money to help with disaster relief efforts.

Governor Tom Wolf was also there to show his support for the people of Puerto Rico and their loved ones here in Pennsylvania.

The event was organized by Concilio and sponsored by 6abc.

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Puerto Rican Day Parade strolls down the Parkway