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National Coquito Festival

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2024 National Coquito Festival December 7, 2024 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM Central Time Rincon Family Services: 3710 N Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60618  Location Puerto Rican Arts Alliance 3000 N. Elbridge Chicago, IL 60618 Coquito (small coconut) is a rich, creamy coconut-based holiday drink with Puerto Rican origins. It is generally made with coconut milk, coconut cream, sweet condensed milk, rum, cinnamon, vanilla and cloves. The National Coquito Festival, in keeping with the mission of PRAA, was established in 2018 to promote and preserve the heritage of this iconic drink…

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26th Annual National Cuatro Festival

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Saturday, November 2, 2024 @ 7pm Harris Theater at Millennium Park 205 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL Welcome to the 26th Annual National Cuatro Festival! This year, the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance is thrilled to present “La Magia del Cuatro y Güiro” (The Magic of the Cuatro and Güiro) for its 26th Annual National Cuatro Festival. This unique concert will highlight the enchanting sounds of Puerto Rico’s cuatro music while also showcasing the güiro, a traditional percussion instrument integral to various Latin American music styles, particularly Puerto Rican folk genres…

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Giftory Reviews: Best Chicago Experiences for Families and Friends

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Giftory Reviews: Top Chicago Experience Gifts for Family Fun Looking for the best Chicago experiences for a family trip or group? Look no further because Giftory has you covered! The site is super easy to navigate and offers a selection of unique gift experiences that make for bonding and unforgettable memories. Whether you are an adventurous or chill family, near or far, you can get together with loved ones through experiences! The Giftory Difference: Experiences Over Things At Giftory, you give the gift of memories that last a lifetime over…

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Paseo Boricua: A Cultural and Historical Hub in Chicago

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Paseo Boricua, located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a vibrant cultural corridor that serves as a testament to the rich heritage and enduring spirit of the Puerto Rican community in the city. Spanning a half-mile stretch of Division Street between Western Avenue and California Avenue, this area is not only a commercial and social hub but also a symbolic heart of Puerto Rican identity in Chicago. Background and History The story of Paseo Boricua is deeply intertwined with the broader narrative of Puerto Rican migration to the…

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Puerto Rican Parade of Chicago

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About Our Fest Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas will traditionally be held in the beautiful grounds of Humboldt Park located in “Puerto Rico Town” on Division Street where the Annual Puerto Rican Day People’s Parade will take place. After the parade you will flow right into the Festival & Carnival and continue the festivities! PUERTO RICAN FEST June 6 & 7 2024 4 PM – 10 PM​ June 8 & 9 2024 12 PM – 10 PM VENUE | HUMBOLDT PARK 2800 W. Division Street Chicago, IL 60622 Parade Day 46th Annual…

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Humboldt Park

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History of Humboldt Park Humboldt Park is a vibrant and culturally-rich neighborhood located in the west side of Chicago, Illinois. The area’s history is deeply intertwined with the growth and development of the city, and it has played an important role in shaping the cultural landscape of Chicago. Humboldt Park is named after the large park in the center of the neighborhood, which was designed by William LeBaron Jenney in the late 19th century. The neighborhood of Humboldt Park has a long and diverse history. It was first settled by…

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Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas

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Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas

Save the Date June 8-11 2023 Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas About Our Fest Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas will traditionally be held in the beautiful grounds of Humboldt Park located in “Puerto Rico Town” on Division Street where the Annual Puerto Rican Day People’s Parade will take place. After the parade you will flow right into the Festival & Carnival and continue the festivities!

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40th Anniversary Puerto Rican Festival

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40th Aniversary Puerto Rican Festival

Humboldt Park Chicago IL Saturday – Sunday September 24 and 25, 2022 by Division and California The Puerto Rican festival of Chicago is an inclusive nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting the culture, art, and values of the Puerto Rican community through a celebration of customs from the island to the diaspora while honoring ancestors, elders, traditions, and the work of the community. Experience the Puerto Rican festival music, food, art, entertainment & culture  

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29th Fiesta Boricua de Bandera a Bandera

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Fiesta Boricua

Fiesta Boricua is one of the largest and most important branded festivals of the Latino community in the Midwest where the best musical, culinary, and artisan proponents of Puerto Rican culture is displayed. Now in its 28th year it continues to attract crowds of over 100,000 every year onto Division Street between Western Avenue and Mozart Street (Paseo Boricua). A summer event for the entire family and friends of all ages; people from the Chicagoland area and as far away as New York, Orlando and Philadelphia, including Puerto Rico make it…

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