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Submit an EventPuerto Rican Festival and Parade Returns to Downtown Rochester: August 1
Local Event
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Parcel 5 and Downtown, Rochester NY
What's Happening
Rochester's annual Puerto Rican Festival and Parade returns on August 1 — celebrating one of the largest Puerto Rican communities in upstate New York with a parade through downtown and a festival at Parcel 5. Live music, traditional food, dance performances, and the kind of community pride that makes this one of the city's most energetic summer days.
Details
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 Location: Parcel 5 and Downtown, Rochester NY Cost: Free
How to Join
Details and parade route to be announced. Follow Rochester Puerto Rican Festival for updates.
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