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Festival & Parade Honorees 2026

To nominate someone to be recognized for one of our community honors (except the Samuel Tirado Sr. Grand Marshall honor - which is determined by the Parade/Festival Committee) click on the link below to officially nominate a community member; 

 

2026 Community Honor Nomination Form  - Nominate 

2026 Honoree Committee Chairs:  Zaida Martinez & Janet Vazquez 

Samuel Tirado Grand Marshal

Kaskie Jorge Esteves

Samuel Tirado Grand Marshal

Behike Miguel Sague Jr.

Samuel Tirado Grand Marshal

DRUM

2026 Madrina

Kaskie Jorge Esteves

2026 Padrino

Behike Miguel Sague Jr.

2026 Cultural Ambassador

DRUM

2026 Sports/Fitness Ambassador

Kaskie Jorge Esteves

2026 LGBTQ+ Ambassador

Behike Miguel Sague Jr.

2026 Civil Service Ambassador

DRUM

2026 Community Ambassador

Kaskie Jorge Esteves

2026 Faith Ambassador

Behike Miguel Sague Jr.

2026 Santa Perez Educator of the Year

DRUM

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Vision 

The Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival Committee envisions a thriving, empowered Puerto Rican community leading in civic life, culture, and opportunity—where our people are always a priority, always included, and a permanent force for progress in the city/region.

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Mission

The mission of the Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival Committee is to celebrate, uplift, and empower the Puerto Rican community by producing an annual Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival in perpetuity—while advancing civic engagement, cultural pride, leadership, and opportunity across Greater Waterbury.

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A Proud Program of the Afro-Caribbean Cultural Center
A 501C3 Non Profit 
Visit:  www.taino-nation.org 

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