The Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade, which begins at 1:00 PM, will lead to street closures in the City. There will be "No Parking" enforcement on the Parade Route and towing will be conducted if need be.
The Festival del Coqui will be taking place in Bushnell Park, from 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM, on Sunday as well. This will result in increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the vicinity of Bushnell Park during the afternoon and evening.
Additional road closures may occur due to circumstances beyond the Police Department’s control. Motorists traveling in the area of this event will experience delays and should consider alternative routes, if possible. Please plan on leaving early to arrive on time to enjoy the day in the City.
The Hartford Puerto Rican Parade features nearly 3,000 marching participants and is the largest parade in the City of Hartford and the Hartford region. Among the participants, you will see our honorees and delegates, local school groups, school bands, cultural groups from different countries showcasing their pride, Hartford Police Officers and Hartford Firefighters, the CT National Guard, music groups, entertainers, faith groups, Paso Fino Horses, clowns, media groups (radio, TV, print), sponsors, and elected officials.
This years Parade will be online registration only
Festival: Entertainment
Immediately after the parade, the Festival del Coquí kicks off with the presentation of the US and Puerto Rican Anthems, the flag presentation and the presentation of the honorees. Attendees enjoy live music, artistry and delicious food.
Since its inception, the Festival del Coquí has featured some of the best local Puerto Rican talent - groups, solo artists, cultural acts - and it closes with a few well-known performers who come to the festival from Puerto Rico specifically to be part of the event.
Attendees arrive early to grab the best space at the park, shop with the vendors and get first dibs at the delicious food provided by both local restaurants and out of town vendors.
Pageant:
The Miss Puerto Rico of Greater Hartford Cultural Pageant has been hosted for more than 50 years, making it one of the longest running pageants in the State of Connecticut. Participants complete in three categories: Little Miss, Pre-Teen and Miss.
