Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade steps off Sun.
Photos: Puerto Rican Day Parade brings festive pride to Hartford
People dressed as vejigantes ride by along the parade route of the Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. A vejigante is a folkloric character in Puerto Rican festival celebrations. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
The Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade brought thousands to the Capital City
Hundreds of Puerto Rican flags were waving Sunday in Hartford for the Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade. Cheering and waving marchers lined the streets from Frog Hollow to Bushnell park. The Connecticut Institute for Community Development throws this annual parade,
Star athlete Vicente Ithier among honorees at Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade
The excitement is building with less than 48 hours until the Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade steps off. The parade is a chance for the community to honor Puerto Ricans' rich history and contributions.
Leaders raise Puerto Rican flag over capitol building in preparation for Hartford parade
The Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Parade is this weekend, and state leaders raised the Puerto Rican flag over the capitol to prepare for the celebrations. Sashes were presented to this years parade honorees.
Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade steps off Sunday
The Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival steps off today. Thousands of marchers and attendees are expected to take part and line the streets of the parade route.
This Sunday is the 60th annual Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Parade
The parade begins at 1 p.m.; expect street closures in the city. The Festival del Coqui will take place nearby in Bushnell Park from 2:30-9 p.m. as well.
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