2024 National Coquito Festival
December 7, 2024 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM Central Time
Rincon Family Services: 3710 N Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60618Â
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 – and to draw people together during the holiday season in order to continue to nurture pride in our culture and traditions.
This celebratory holiday festival features traditional food, music and Parandas – with the main event being a coquito competition to find the best Coquito. Most Puerto Rican families have a treasured coquito recipe and they will boast that their Coquito is the best! This event gives volunteers an opportunity to showcase their family recipe in hopes of winning the contest and having official bragging rights for one entire year.
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Join Us for the 7th Annual National Coquito Festival!
This is a fundraising event to support the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance’s year-round youth music and arts educational programs.
Ticket purchase includes appetizers, beverages, a complimentary shot glass, Coquito tasting, live “parranda” music, dancing and of course Coquito! Stay tuned for more information. Cheers!
Parking is available via the alley behind Rincon Family Services. There is also ample street parking.
Tickets are $75 in advance, $100 at the door. Capacity is limited.
