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2nd Annual Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade

Saturday September 6, 2025 

The City of Waterbury, CT's Puerto Rican Parade will feature nearly 1,000 marching participants and is one of the largest parades in the City of Waterbury and the Naugatuck Valley region. Among the participants, you will see our honorees and delegates, local school groups, school bands, cultural groups from different countries showcasing their pride, Waterbury Police Officers and Waterbury Firefighters, the CT National Guard, music groups, entertainers, faith groups, Paso Fino Horses, clowns, media groups (radio, TV, print), sponsors, and elected officials.

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Participate in the Parade:

Upon approval of your application and receipt of payment, all contingents will receive parade permits, wristbands, and, if applicable, referral to float staff for design and construction of float. We look forward to celebrating another parade with you​​​​​​

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Alternatively, you can send the completed Participation form to us before August 25, 2025 along with your check payable to:

 

Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Parade 
c/o Afro-Caribbean Cultural Center 

158 Grand Street

Waterbury, CT 06702

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Download Parade Participation Application 

Participate in the Parade - Online Registration
Complete Below

2025 APPLICATION COMING SOON

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Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival Committee

President: Gislea Medina
V.P.:  Jean Canet Torres 
Clerk: Elizabeth Rodriguez
Treasurer:  Gloria Silvestry

Contact Us:  waterburyprparade@gmail.com 
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Mission

We are an inclusive innovative organization that seeks to execute our organizational vision and to produce annually a parade, festival, and pageant celebrating Puerto Rican culture, identity, and pride.  

Vision 

The Vision of the Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival Committee is to catalyze positive change for the Puerto Rican Community in Greater Waterbury.  

 

We will do this by: 

  • Increase Civic Engagement & Participation. 

  • Serve as a Hub & Physical space for the new  Puerto Rican diaspora coming from the island.  

  • Creating & Sustaining Education, Sports and the Arts for young to young at heart. 

  • Ensuring the Community is always involved and included and has a seat at the table. 

  • Creating and Maintaining a Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Agenda. 

 

In short, we will work to ensure the Puerto Ricans in this area are the priority and an option, in perpetuity.  

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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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