February 22, 2023 | Boricua.com

Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival

February 22, 2023February 27, 2023 boricua01

2023 FLORIDA PUERTO RICAN PARADE April 22 2023 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Orange Ave/Downtown Orlando Florida Dedicated to the Municipality of Loiza Entrada Gratis The Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival and related activities were established to promote the Puerto Rican community culture, heritage and its contributions to the State of Florida. The Parade and Festival promote the achievements made by Puerto Ricans in Business, Health, Music, Science, Arts and Government. Puerto Ricans from throughout Florida cities and surrounding states are encouraged to attend. Friends and families of participants…

Lares Puerto Rico

February 22, 2023February 16, 2023 boricua01

Ciudad de los Patriotas Lares is a town located in the central-western region of Puerto Rico. It is also known as the “Ciudad de los Patriotas” or the “City of the Patriots” due to its rich history of resistance and revolutionary movements. Lares was founded on April 26, 1827, by Francisco de Sotomayor and Pedro Vélez Borrero. Lares is best known for the Grito de Lares, a significant event in Puerto Rican history that occurred on September 23, 1868. The Grito de Lares was a call for independence from Spanish…