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Puerto Rican Festival of New Haven Celebrates Culture on the Green

A Vibrant Tradition

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, the New Haven Green transformed into a vibrant tapestry of Puerto Rican culture. The air crackled with the rhythms of traditional music, while dancers twirled in colorful costumes, and the sea of blue, white, and red celebrated the heritage of one of New Haven's most vibrant communities.

Celebrating Puerto Rican Pride

The Puerto Rican Festival of New Haven has become an annual celebration of Puerto Rican pride and identity. This year's event showcased the rich tapestry of Puerto Rican traditions, from traditional dance and music to local cuisine and artisanship.

A Gathering of Community

Amidst the song, applause, and cries of “Yo Soy BoricuaPaque tu lo sepas” (I am Puerto Rican, so you know it), members of Puerto Rican United Inc., the organization behind the festival, celebrated the heritage and contributions of the community to New Haven and beyond. This lively gathering brought together generations of Puerto Ricans, sharing their culture and history with each other and with the wider New Haven community.