PRU - Puerto Rican Festival of New Haven

PRU - Puerto Rican Festival of New Haven The Puerto Rican Festival is a regional celebration of culture & community held the second Saturday of August. Puerto Ricans United. Inc.
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(PRU) was created because of the growing demand from Puerto Ricans living in New Haven area to relaunch a Puerto Rican Festival in the city. Many recall the days when Areyto Inc., the New Haven Puerto Rican Day Parade, and Loiza Festival were all signs that summer was here! Our mission & objective is to promote, preserve, and celebrate the Puerto Rican culture, while actively engaging in community

service. We accomplish this by countless volunteer hours, charitable contributions, and year-round cultural events such as the "Festival Puertorriqueño de New Haven".

2024 -2026 Board Members:
Joe Rodriguez, President
Edwin Martinez, Vice President
Monica Arroyo, Secretary
Frank Alvarado, Treasurer
Jhonnathan Rivera, Member & Spokesperson
Maribel Aguilar, Member
Juancarlos Soto, Member
Juan Candelaria, Member
Edwin Melendez, Member
Tiana Ocasio, Member & Gala Co-Chair
Eddie Cajigas, Member
Mildred Melendez, Member
Ricardo Caliz, Member
Carmen Burgos, Member & Gala Co-Chair

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06/17/2026

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Healing Shapes, Sounds; Sculptor Susan Clinard teams up with musicians at Bregamos for composer Luis Gustavo Prado's "SO...
06/16/2026

Healing Shapes, Sounds;

Sculptor Susan Clinard teams up with musicians at Bregamos for composer Luis Gustavo Prado's "SOMA." 👇

Sculptor Susan Clinard teams up with musicians at Bregamos for composer Luis Gustavo Prado's "SOMA."

¡El domingo, PRU se unió con orgullo a nuestros hermanos y hermanas de la coalición en la Ciudad de Nueva York para el D...
06/15/2026

¡El domingo, PRU se unió con orgullo a nuestros hermanos y hermanas de la coalición en la Ciudad de Nueva York para el Desfile Nacional Puertorriqueño! Nuestras Reinas 2026, miembros de la junta directiva y amigos se reunieron para celebrar el orgullo boricua, nuestra cultura y comunidad. Fue un día increíble honrando nuestra herencia y mostrando solidaridad con los puertorriqueños de toda la diáspora. ¡Que viva Puerto Rico! ❤️🇵🇷❤️🇵🇷 💫
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On Sunday, PRU proudly joined our coalition brothers and sisters in New York City for the National Puerto Rican Day Parade! Our 2026 Queens, board members, and friends came together to celebrate Boricua pride, culture, and community. It was an incredible day honoring our heritage while standing in solidarity with Puerto Ricans from across the diaspora. ¡Que viva Puerto Rico!

06/14/2026

Boricuas de Connecticut Presente National Puerto Rican Day Parade 🇵🇷
CICD Puerto Rican Parade, Inc. Hartford Chapter
Boriken United of Eastern Connecticut
Meriden Puerto Rican Festival
Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Parade and Festival
Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County, Inc.

06/14/2026

job's done ✅

PRU Board President Joe Rodriguez and Board Members Ricardo Caliz and Juan Candelaria attended the National Puerto Rican...
06/12/2026

PRU Board President Joe Rodriguez and Board Members Ricardo Caliz and Juan Candelaria attended the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Luncheon Reception in New York City during parade weekend, joining Mayor Mamdani and community leaders in celebrating Puerto Rican heritage and culture. 🇵🇷

With special guest — Doña Toñita!

On behalf of the Puerto Ricans United, Inc. Board of Directors and family, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to No...
06/12/2026

On behalf of the Puerto Ricans United, Inc. Board of Directors and family, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Norma Rodriguez-Reyes of La Voz Hispana De Connecticut on her induction into the Connecticut Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Hall of Fame. ⭐️

Rodriguez-Reyes is the owner and publisher of La Voz Hispana de Connecticut, the state’s largest Spanish-language newspaper. Founded in 1993 by Abelardo King, La Voz Hispana reaches an estimated print circulation of 30,000 readers across Connecticut and Massachusetts. 🇵🇷🇵🇷

Join Puerto Ricans United (PRU) on Thursday, July 30th, 2026, from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM, at Anthony's Ocean View as we cel...
06/10/2026

Join Puerto Ricans United (PRU) on Thursday, July 30th, 2026, from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM, at Anthony's Ocean View as we celebrate our tenth anniversary and our 2026 honorees!

The evening will include an inside & outdoor venue, with amazing waterfront views, appetizers, dinner & desserts, beer and wine, an award ceremony, music & dancing, and more!
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This year’s theme is "Honoring our Past, Celebrating our Present, and Building our Legacy".

Honorees Include:
Community Service Award: Viviana Camacho

Art & Culture Award: Dr. Carlos Torre

Nonprofit Award: Long Wharf Theatre

Business Award: La Voz Hispana de Connecticut

President's Award: Rep. Juan Candelaria and Sammy Rivera
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To purchase an advertisement in our ad booklet or for sponsorship opportunities please email us at: [email protected] OR call: Carmen Burgos at (203) 376-4778, Tiana Ocasio at (203)815-8877

Thank you to our sponsors and partners! Ctlead

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P. O. Box 8043
New Haven, CT
06530

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