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03/16/2026

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03/16/2026

WATERBURY GET READY!!!!

The Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Weekend returns September 18–19, 2026, and this year we celebrate our roots with the powerful theme “Boricua Taínos.”

For two days, the city will come alive with culture, music, pride, and thousands of people celebrating the strength and history of the Puerto Rican community.

FRIDAY, SEPT 18
BORIFEST – DAY 1
Library Park | 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM

SATURDAY, SEPT 19
4th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade – “Boricua Taíno”
Kickoff 11:00 AM | East Main Street through Downtown Waterbury

BORIFEST – DAY 2
Library Park | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Official After Party – 9:00 PM

This is more than a festival.
It’s a celebration of heritage, identity, and community pride.

Mark your calendars. Bring your flags. Bring your energy. Represent.



¡WATERBURY, PREPÁRENSE!!!!

El Fin de Semana Puertorriqueño de Greater Waterbury regresa del 18 al 19 de septiembre de 2026, y este año celebramos nuestras raíces con el poderoso tema “Boricua Taínos.”

Durante dos días, la ciudad cobrará vida con cultura, música, orgullo y miles de personas celebrando la fuerza y la historia de la comunidad puertorriqueña.

VIERNES, 18 DE SEPTIEMBRE
BORIFEST – DÍA 1
Library Park | 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM

SÁBADO, 19 DE SEPTIEMBRE
4to Desfile Anual del Día Puertorriqueño – “Boricua Taíno”
Inicio 11:00 AM | East Main Street a través del centro de Waterbury

BORIFEST – DÍA 2
Library Park | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

After Party Oficial – 9:00 PM

Esto es más que un festival.
Es una celebración de la herencia, la identidad y el orgullo comunitario.

Marquen sus calendarios. Traigan sus banderas. Traigan su energía. Representen.

01/20/2026

The Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival is proudly returning to Downtown Waterbury for its Fourth Annual celebration, bringing culture, pride, and community back to the heart of the Brass City. The festivities will officially kick off in August 2026 with a special Honoree Announcement and a fundraiser benefiting the Rivera Memorial Foundation during its Annual Wine Tasting Event at the Fire House (exact dates to be announced).

This year marks an exciting expansion as the Festival becomes a two-day celebration. Activities begin on Friday, September 18, from 4:00–8:00 p.m. at Library Park with a community celebration and cultural showcase. On Saturday, September 18, the Puerto Rican Day Parade will step off at 11:00 a.m. from North Main Street, traveling down East Main Street and ending in front of Library Park.

The 2026 parade theme, “Boricua Taínos,” will honor the enduring legacy of Taíno culture and Indigenous roots. The Grand Marshals will be the Leaders and Legends of the Taíno Resurgence Movement of New England and the Northeast. Immediately following the parade, the Saturday Festival will run from 12:00–8:00 p.m., featuring live musical acts, cultural artists, a youth zone, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Keep the celebration going after the Parade & Festival at the Commissioners Cigar Lounge White Party—the official after party of the night! Join us for an elegant, all-white affair where our cultural heritage continues to be celebrated in a refined, adults-only atmosphere. Enjoy great music, drinks, and premium ci**rs in a cultivated lounge setting designed for connection, celebration, and good vibes.

Waterbury is home to one of the largest Puerto Rican populations per capita in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, making this celebration especially meaningful.

“We are building something historic and intergenerational,” said Alderman Rafael Feliciano-Roman, President and Founder of the Parade and Festival. “This celebration honors our Taíno roots, our Boricua identity, and the powerful contributions of Puerto Ricans to Waterbury and beyond.”

Organizers also expressed deep gratitude to Mayor Paul Pernerewski and the Office of the Mayor for their continued support and collaboration. “We are thankful for the Mayor’s partnership and belief in the importance of cultural celebration and community unity,” Feliciano-Roman added. “This festival would not be possible without that shared commitment to honoring our people and our heritage.”

08/02/2025

06/24/2025

Join us in July for a special program all about Puerto Rican history! WEPA!!

Discover the rich history of Reggaetón in Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican diaspora in Connecticut with this three-part workshop, which will combine historical lectures, interactive activities, listening sessions, and community dialogues. Each session will be led by Nina Vazquez, a public historian and educator who was quoted in a 2023 Rolling Stone magazine article about Bad Bunny’s ‘X100PRE’.

Attendance is FREE, but space is limited. Please register for one or more sessions at https://www.bronsonlibrary.org/programs or call us at 203-574-8225.

Sponsored by Friends of the Silas Bronson Library, the Philip V. Benevento Fund for Cultural Programs for Adults, Afro Caribbean Cultural Center Inc, and the Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Parade and Festival

05/12/2025

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05/12/2025

Mission: revive Waterbury Downtown life 😍🍽️

Soulful Sundays' Brunch! Happening this Sunday! You can purchase a ticket IN PERSON here at ACCC, and purchase them online! Link to purchase online in the comments. 🎟️