Celebrate the sounds, music, and flavors of the Caribbean during the 58th annual Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts July 26 and 27 at Franklin Park. The event will feature live performances by international and local artists, arts and crafts, food, rides, and various activities.
On the closing night, the festival will hold a Puerto Rican parade. This parade will showcase Puerto Rico’s dynamic culture through floats, dancers, singers, and appearances by distinguished honorees.
According to a statement on the event website, the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts was created in 1967 in Boston’s South End. Through the efforts of the late Jorge “Chico” Muñoz, a small group of Puerto Rican pioneers became the first festival committee. During this year’s festival, a monument to Muñoz will be unveiled at O’Day Park in the South End…