Music, culture, flag-raising ceremony highlight Puerto Rican parade, festival in Allentown

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The city of Allentown celebrated Puerto Rican pride Sunday with a burst of color, music, and culture taking over center city.

The annual Puerto Rican parade and festival kicked off Sunday morning with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, followed by a lively parade that marched down Hamilton Street and crossed the Tilghman Street Bridge.

Decorated floats, designed by local artists and businesses, showcased the island’s rich municipal identities, with prizes awarded to the most creative designs…

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