The Hartford Puerto Rican Parade features nearly 3,000 marching participants and is the largest parade in the City of Hartford and the Hartford region. Among the participants, you will see our honorees and delegates, local school groups, school bands, cultural groups from different countries showcasing their pride, Hartford Police Officers and Hartford Firefighters, the CT National Guard, music groups, entertainers, faith groups, Paso Fino Horses, clowns, media groups (radio, TV, print), sponsors, and elected officials.
On Sunday September 21st 2025, The Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade, which begins at time to be determined, will lead to street closures in the City. There will be “No Parking” enforcement on the Parade Route and towing will be conducted if need be.
The Festival del Coqui will be taking place in Bushnell Park, from time to be determined, on Sunday as well. This will result in increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the vicinity of Bushnell Park during the afternoon and evening.
Additional road closures may occur due to circumstances beyond the Police Department’s control. Motorists traveling in the area of this event will experience delays and should consider alternative routes, if possible. Please plan on leaving early to arrive on time to enjoy the day in the City.
Registration for 2025 PR Parade Participant
We are proud to announce that the Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade will take place in Hartford (Parade Route: Charter Oak Avenue to Main Street, North on Main Street to Gold Street, West on Gold Street to Jewell to Asylum, into Bushnell Park) on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. sharp. We invite you to apply to participate in this year’s Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade. Your application, agreement and fee are due no later than Thursday, August 10, 2023. Registration Form Here