Assemblyman Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) on January 5, 2020 had the honor and the great pleasure of participating in Brooklyn’s Three Kings Parade as an honored guest marching along Graham Avenue (Avenida del Puerto Rico).

“I had the pleasure to meet and march with a number of elected officials including Assembly members Joe Lentol, Felix Ortiz, Bronx Borough President Reuben Diaz, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson. Neighborhood District Leader Tommy Torres and Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello, who had played key roles in supporting the Parade, also marched at the Parade,” Colton said.

“Brooklyn’s Three Kings Parade keeps alive a rich and important tradition of the Hispanic Community. It tells the story of Three good Kings from a faraway land who had a vision of a great new King being born. The great Hispanic tradition depicts a traditional struggle between an evil King Herod, who was acting out of selfishness and death-oriented acts committed out of fear, and the Three good Kings who were seeking to learn the truth and to honor the child born to be a great King. This religious tradition has promoted positive values in many families and become an important Hispanic family tradition. Its preservation in Brooklyn has been the important work of the Three Kings Parade Committee for decades,” Colton stated.

“I believe we need to learn more about diverse ethnic groups and their traditions. By supporting and respecting each other’s traditions there will be a better and safer place for all of us in a neighborhood. I personally expressed my deepest thanks to District Leader Tommy Torres and all the members of the Three Kings Parade Committee for their hard work in keeping this important Hispanic Tradition celebrated,” Colton added.

Assemblyman Colton also thanked the NYC Police Officers, who were present at the Parade for all their good work in keeping us all safe and secure.