The 27th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival in Palm Bay, Florida, is set to take place on October 6, promising another exciting celebration of Hispanic heritage. As the oldest Puerto Rican Day Parade in Florida, this event attracts thousands of people annually and features a range of activities and performances.
This year's festival will include --- musical performances by Tito Puente Jr, who is stopping in Brevard County during his tour to celebrate the 100-year legacy of his father, the world-renowned King of Mambo, Tito Puente. Other performers, such as Marcus Hernandez and Orchestra Fuego, JCee Colon, and Zalsa En Control, will bring their unique salsa flavors to the stage, ensuring that everyone has a great time.
The festival will also feature various local and out-of-state entertainers, performing a range of Latin music styles... including Freestyle music. Visitors can enjoy a variety of mouthwatering ethnic foods from food trucks, browse unique merchandise and artwork from vendors, and learn about local and national organizations and businesses.
One of the main attractions of the festival will be a display of vehicles from Gary Yeomans Ford Palm Bay, an automobile and antique car show, and a Health and Wellness self-care area. The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to engage with community and non-profit organizations... learning about their work and how they contribute to the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The parade theme for this year's event is "Empowering Women," which aims to acknowledge and celebrate the significant contributions that women make to society, culture, education, arts, family, and the economy. The event strives to build a culture of belonging for all women, promoting their participation and achievements in various fields.
The organizers of the Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival in Palm Bay are seeking participation from various entities, including parade participants, festival vendors, unique vehicles, classic cars, local businesses, non-profit organizations, "corporate partners," "and community sponsors." They are also accepting tax-deductible donations to support the event.
The information in this article was first published in "Space Coast Daily".
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