FLORIDA ANNUAL PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE

U.T.B. UNITED THIRD BRIDGE, INC.

EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL FUND

FLORIDA ANNUAL PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE

WHO: UTB United Third Bridge, Inc.

WHAT: Florida’s 27th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival

WHEN: Sunday, October 6, 2024

WHERE: Fred Poppe Regional Park

TIME:  10am-7pm

U.T.B. United Third Bridge, Inc. is a 501c3 not for profit organization that promotes and encourages the education of minorities, in addition to hosting events that celebrate the contributions of minorities living in Florida.

Florida’s 27th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival in Palm Bay on Sunday, October 6, 2024, sponsored by Gary Yeomans Ford Palm Bay, in partnership with the City of Palm Bay and Eastern Florida College, promises to be an exciting celebration of Hispanic heritage. This is the oldest Puerto Rican Day Parade in the State of Florida attracting thousands of people annually.  This year’s festival will feature live musical performances from Tito Puente Jr who is making a stop in Brevard County during his tour to celebrate the 100 year legacy of his father, the world renowned King of Mambo, Tito Puente. Other performances from Marcus Hernandez and Orchestra Fuego, JCee Colon and Zalsa En Control will bring their orchestras salsa flavor to the stage to get everyone on their feet! Two orchestras, all styles of Latin music along with Freestyle music will be performed by various local and out of state entertainers. Food trucks featuring mouthwatering ethnic foods, unique merchandise, artists, vendors, a display of vehicles from our Automotive Sponsor Gary Yeomans Ford Palm Bay, a Health & Wellness self-care area, an automobile and antique car show, businesses and informational community and non-profit organizations and much more all coming together to showcase their efforts and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Come and enjoy this fun -filled family atmosphere that is a free event to the public and celebrate Hispanic culture, music, dancing and delicious food.

This year’s parade theme is “Empowering Women”.  Elevating women’s achievements and participation throughout our society by valuing their contribution to the community, culture, education, arts, family, and the economy.  Building a culture of belonging through diversity, equality, and inclusion for all women.

We are seeking parade participants, various festival vendors, unique vehicles, classic cars, local businesses, non-profit organizations, as well as corporate partnerships and community sponsors to contribute tax deductible donations for our event.

Come out and join the celebration of Hispanic heritage during the 27th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival, Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Fred Poppe Regional Park in Palm Bay from 10am-7pm!

For more information on how you can participate in this incredible memorable event, please email utbinc77@gmail.com or call (863) 381-4858.

UTB United Third Bridge, Inc.  is a 501©3 not-for-profit organization founded by Samuel C. Lopez on July 5, 1977, with the purpose of promoting Hispanic programs of a civic, social and cultural nature.