Celebrating Culture, Preserving History

A parade celebration of Puerto Rican arts and culture 
has been observed by Cleveland's Puerto Ricans each summer since the late 60s. Its purpose has been to bring together the city's residents and to educate the community about the rich Puerto Rican culture.

The Puerto Rican Parade of Greater Cleveland carries a strong history of cultural awareness, pride, and education, led by a resilient community who's love for their homeland, spirit of freedom, justice, and unity have never wavered.  After over 50 years, when the Parade's founders first celebrated their Puerto Rican heritage in the City of Cleveland, we proudly continue this legacy and welcome all groups interested in participating in the Annual celebration to form contingents of walkers , floats, or vehicles and submit a participant application form so that all can share in the celebration of our culture and heritage.  This is an opportunity for organizations and groups to act in solidarity and in showing of a unified body while celebrating our community’s achievements and contributions to the Greater Cleveland area.

We are looking forward to your participation in the Annual Puerto Rican Parade of Greater Cleveland.

Images shared by volunteers and attendees of 2019 Mask Workshops, Parade, and Festival:

2019 Sponsors           

2019

Honorees

Olga Rosado, Grand Marshal

Ruben Estremera, Padrino

Lisa Roman, Madrina

Nayseth González, Miss Teen Puerto Rico 2019

We proudly recognize our 2019 honorees for their hard work, achievements, and contributions to the betterment of our growing community. 

Honorees will participate on parade floats and be recognized during the festival's ceremony.

​Read about them here.​

Support the Puerto Rican Parade by donating any amount to the PayPal link below. Fundraising is a year-round effort and contributions are greatly appreciated.