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The Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts was founded Fifty years ago in the South End of Boston; with a small group of Puerto Rican pioneers who decided to organize an activity, whereby the community could promote a sense of belonging and cultural affirmation within the state.
Under the leadership of the late Jorge`Chico’ Muñoz, and the commitment of many community leaders, the first festival committee was formed. The event took place in 1967 at the Blackstone Park, with approximately 2,500 people. This initiated the development of the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts, Inc. Today, this cultural event has turned out to be the state’s largest Hispanic event with over 185,000 attendees during a three-day celebration at Boston’s City Hall Plaza , one of Boston’s most easiest place to get to via the MBTA.
This weekend, come share the 50th Anniversary of the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts, three days of free fun filled cultural entertainment, festival and parade. Open to all.
FESTIVAL DATES AND TIMES
Friday, July 28: International Music Day from 5pm-11pm
A night of great music in Spanish and English with performers from all over Massachusetts.
Saturday, July 29: Music and Entertainment Day from 12pm-11pm
The plaza stage will be showcasing the best local and distinguished artist from as far as New York, Connecticut, Florida and Puerto Rico with live music and entertainment.
Sunday, July 30: Music and parade Day from 12pm-11pm
Although the Festivities begin on the City Hall Plaza at 12pm, you’ll want to bring your family and stand along one of the following sidewalks of the Parade route: Boylston St., Tremont St., and or at the beginning of Cambridge St. and Tremont St. and watch and enjoy one of Boston’s best parade, full of marching twirlers, bands, musical floats and entertainment for all.
