Catch us at the 152nd Street Cultural Festival on Saturday, May 28th from 11 AM – 6 PM EST, where we will be tabling alongside many others. Set in The Bronx, “El Condado de la Salsa,” The National Puerto Rican Day Parade has hosted this annual cultural event since 1995 where we welcome all families to join us in celebrating Puerto Rican culture. This is a family-friendly, fun-filled event that offers a variety of activities and entertainment for people of all ages. The day features live musical performances, dancing, celebrity appearances and a children’s pavilion scheduled with storytelling, face painting, arts & crafts, and other fun surprises! Kiosks will line the street with both corporate and local vendors selling comida típica (traditional food), artisans displaying and selling their art and many free giveaways. The 152nd Street Cultural Festival is the kick-off celebration leading up to the Puerto Rican Day Parade on 5th Avenue.
The festival will be located on 152nd Street between Jackson and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx, be sure to stop by for some more information and to meet some familiar faces! For more information on the 152nd Street Festival, click here to visit their website.
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