Hundreds of Colombian Americans danced through the streets of Jackson Heights, Queens on Sunday for the annual Colombian Independence Day Parade.

CBS New York's Hannah Kliger was along Northern Boulevard to introduce us to some of the groups who work with the community behind the celebration.

It's a celebration of more than 200 years of independence from Spanish rule.

"Celebrate the freedom of Colombia. Our people are really happy," New Haven, Conn. resident Marcela Rua told Kliger.

It's also a display of the richness and beauty of Colombian culture.