Come join the 39th Annual Puerto Rican festival for 3 days of live salsa, comida criolla, cultural events, celebrity guests, and much more. Among those scheduled to perform are a host of legendary salsa singers, including Johnny Rivera, Tito Nieves, Eddie Santiago, as well as up and coming artists of all Latino genres.
This year's theme: "A Tribute to our Latino Soldiers".
Festival Schedule (tentative): (click on the artist or event for more information)
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Friday, August 1st, 2008: |
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008: |
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008: |
12:00 Noon: Open for Lunch
1:30- 2:00 PM:
Presentation
5:30- 6:00PM: Opening Ceremony
6:00- 6:30PM: Promotional
6:30- 7:00PM: Borinquen Dance
7:00- 7:30PM: TBA
7:30- 8:00PM: Band Setup
8:00- 9:00PM: Ritmo Seis
9:00- 9:30PM: Band Setup
9:30-11:00PM: Johnny Rivera & Orchestra
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12:00 Noon: Open for Lunch
2:00- 4:00PM: Children's Activities
2:00- 3:00PM: Puerto Rican Parade
(Sponsored by Spanish Action Coalition)
3:00- 4:00PM: Youth Performances
4:00- 4:30PM: Band Setup
4:30- 5:30PM: Grupo Calle Uno
5:30- 6:00PM: Movida Dance Co
6:00- 6:30PM: Arts & Cultures
6:30- 7:00PM: Ms Puerto Rico of Rochester Presentation
7:00- 7:30PM: Band Setup
7:30- 8:30PM:
Orquesta Antonetti
8:30- 9:00PM: Familia De La Salsa
9:00- 9:30PM: Band Setup
9:30-11:00PM: Tito Nieves & Orchestra |
12:00 Noon: Open for Lunch
2:00- 4:00PM: Children's Activities
1:00- 2:00PM: Youth Performances
2:00- 4:00PM:
Boxing
4:00- 5:00PM:
La Crema
5:00- 5:30PM: Band Setup
5:30- 7:00PM: Trio Los Andinos
7:00- 7:30PM: Inikori Dance Studio
7:30- 8:00PM: Band Setup
8:00- 9:30PM: Eddie Santiago |
Admission:
3 Day Passes: $20.00
Regular Admission: $9.00 each day
Seniors and Children: $5.00
Children 5 and under are free!
Daily Attendance: approximately 7,000 per day.
Three-day discount passes for the Puerto Rican Festival are for only $20.00 and are available at locations soon to be announced.
Sponsors:
This year's Puerto Rican Festival has been sponsored by: The City of Rochester, Frontier Field, Conxion, State Farm Insurance, RG&E, Studio 155, Dimension Latina, IHOP, Ibero American Action League, S & S Limousines, Burgos Income Tax...
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