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Tito Puente Jr. to Headline Bristol's Puerto Rican Fest
11 Jul
Summary
- The 53rd annual Puerto Rican Day Festival is set for July 25.
- Tito Puente Jr. will headline the music at the festival.
- The event offers free admission and parking for all.
The 53rd annual Puerto Rican Day Festival is set to return to Bristol Wharf on Sunday, July 25, from noon to 8 p.m. This significant celebration aims to honor Puerto Rican culture, heritage, and pride along the Delaware River.
The festival will feature live music from various artists, including Gabriel Muñoz and Jimmy Jorge and The Latin Express. Headlining the event will be Tito Puente Jr., the son of the renowned "King of Mambo," Tito Puente. Adding to the cultural immersion, Danza Fiesta will perform traditional dance routines throughout the day.
Attendees can anticipate a variety of Puerto Rican food trucks and vendors offering unique merchandise and artisan crafts. The event also includes a Taíno cultural workshop led by Chief Joseph Amahura RiverWind, providing an educational experience about Indigenous Caribbean traditions. This inclusive festival offers free admission and parking to all interested in celebrating Puerto Rican heritage.
