Boriken United of Eastern Connecticut

09/24/2026

🌟 **Join Us for Hispanic Heritage!** 🇵🇷🇭🇳🇩🇴🇲🇽🇸🇻

Come celebrate the richness, culture, music, food, and traditions of our Hispanic community at the **Hispanic Heritage Event** with the **Coalición Hispana de New London**! ❤️

📅 **September 27th**
📍 **Garde Arte Center, New London, CT**

Bring your family and friends and join us for a day filled with **culture, community, and celebration!**

OPEN REGISTRATION IS HAPPENING IN PERSON THIS SUNDAY! 🎉

Come visit the Borikén United of Eastern CT booth at Parade Plaza in New London during the Hispanic Heritage Event to complete your registration for the Miss Puerto Rico of Eastern CT Cultural Pageant! 👑🌺

Bring your questions, bring your mamá, bring your PR pride… and come see what being a Miss Puerto Rico of Eastern CT is all about! 🇵🇷

Your crown journey could start THIS SUNDAY! 👑💫

🇵🇷❤️

**¡Los esperamos! See you there!** 🎊

09/18/2026

🚨🚨Update!!!🚨🚨

Due to the expecting weather for Sunday September 20th the Hispanic Heritage Celebration will be moved to September 27th same time and Place!

Hope to see you all there!

Hello all!
We the Hispanic Coalition of New London present! Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration event!
The new date is this Sunday the 27th, same time but new location, Garde Arts Center
Please help us spread the word!!!
Thank you! 🎉💃🕺🏽🎉

09/16/2026

Are you ready to take the stage, celebrate your culture, make new friendships, and create memories you’ll never forget? 🇵🇷💃🏽❤️

OPEN REGISTRATION IS HAPPENING IN PERSON NEXT SUNDAY! 🎉

Come visit the Borikén United of Eastern CT booth at Parade Plaza in New London during the Hispanic Heritage Event to complete your registration for the Miss Puerto Rico of Eastern CT Cultural Pageant! 👑🌺

✨ Culture
✨ Confidence
✨ Tradition
✨ Sisterhood
✨ Leadership
✨ Orgullo Boricua 🇵🇷

Whether you’ve dreamed of wearing the crown for years or you’re just discovering the world of pageantry, this could be the beginning of something beautiful! 💕👑

📍 Parade Plaza • New London, CT
📅 Sunday, September 27th
🎊 Hispanic Heritage Event

Bring your questions, bring your mamá, bring your PR pride… and come see what being a Miss Puerto Rico of Eastern CT is all about! 🇵🇷✨

Your crown journey could start NEXT SUNDAY! 👑💫

09/13/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE / PARADE UPDATE

Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival del Coquí
Sunday, September 13, 2026

HARTFORD, CT — IMPORTANT UPDATE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: Due to the weather, the 2026 Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade will now begin at 12:00 PM, one hour later than originally scheduled.

The date has not changed. The parade will still take place Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Hartford.

The Festival del Coquí is NOT impacted by this change and will still begin at 1:00 PM at Bushnell Park, as scheduled.

UPDATED SCHEDULE
Puerto Rican Day Parade — 12:00 PM
🎶 Festival del Coquí — 1:00 PM
📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026

We appreciate everyone’s understanding and continued support. Please help us spread the word and share this important update with family, friends, and members of the community.

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AVISO PÚBLICO / ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DESFILE
Desfile Puertorriqueño de Greater Hartford y Festival del Coquí
Domingo, 13 de septiembre de 2026

HARTFORD, CT — ACTUALIZACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA TODO EL PÚBLICO: Debido a las condiciones del tiempo, el Desfile Puertorriqueño de Greater Hartford 2026 comenzará ahora a las 12:00 p. m., una hora más tarde de lo programado originalmente.

La fecha no cambia. El desfile se llevará a cabo el domingo, 13 de septiembre de 2026, en Hartford.

El Festival del Coquí NO se verá afectado por este cambio y comenzará a la 1:00 p. m. en Bushnell Park, según lo programado.

HORARIO ACTUALIZADO
Desfile Puertorriqueño — 12:00 p. m.
🎶 Festival del Coquí — 1:00 p. m.
📅 Domingo, 13 de septiembre de 2026

09/02/2026

🌟 **Join Us for Hispanic Heritage!** 🇵🇷🇭🇳🇩🇴🇲🇽🇸🇻🇵🇪🇵🇦🇨🇷🇪🇨🇵🇾🇺🇾

Come celebrate the richness, culture, music, food, and traditions of our Hispanic community at the **Hispanic Heritage Event** with the **Coalición Hispana de New London**! ❤️

📅 **September 20th**
📍 **Parade Plaza, New London, CT**

Bring your family and friends and join us for a day filled with **culture, community, and celebration!** 🎶💃🏽🎉

Let’s come together to honor our heritage, celebrate our diversity, and continue building a stronger community! 🇵🇷❤️

**¡Los esperamos! See you there!** 🎊

08/19/2026

Thank you to the Public Library of New London, CT for welcoming our 2026 Miss Puerto Rico of Eastern CT Queens!!!

Thank you to all who came and got to enjoy Coqui in the City with us.

Thank you to Ta’ Deliciozo Food Truck for their adorable Keychain kits everyone was able to take aside from the backpacks.

08/19/2026

👑📚✨ **TODAY’S THE DAY! ¡HOY ES EL DÍA!** ✨📚👑

The Queens are ready… and we’re ready to **READ, CELEBRATE & SHARE OUR CULTURE!** 🇵🇷❤️

Join us TODAY for **Reading with the Queens** featuring the **2026 Miss Puerto Rico of Eastern CT Queens!** 👑📖✨

Bring the little ones for a special afternoon filled with **storytime, smiles, Puerto Rican culture, inspiration, and a little royal magic!** 🇵🇷👑💃🏽

🎒 **BONUS!** The first **20 children** will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies for back-to-school! ✏️📚🎒

📍 **New London Public Library**
📅 **TODAY — August 19th at 1pm**

Come make memories with us as we remind our little ones that **their stories and their dreams matter!** ❤️🇵🇷

👑📚 **¡Los esperamos! Bring the family and let’s READ WITH THE QUEENS!** 👑✨

08/13/2026

📚👑 ONE WEEK TO GO! 👑📚

We’re officially ONE WEEK AWAY from Storytime with the Queens! 💕✨

Join us Wednesday, August 19th at the New London Public Library for a fun-filled afternoon of stories, smiles, imagination, and a little royal magic! 📖👑

🎒✨ BONUS: The FIRST 20 CHILDREN will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies to help kick off the new school year! 📚✏️

Bring the little ones, bring a friend, and come READ, LAUGH & CELEBRATE with our Queens! 👑💗

📅 August 19th
📍 New London Public Library

👑📖 Storytime is better with a Queen! We can’t wait to see you there! 💕✨

08/09/2026

Thank you PRU - Puerto Rican Festival of New Haven for an incredible day!!!

Congratulations on 10years of celebrating our culture & heritage and 10 years of giving back to your community!!!

Ctlead Kelly at CT LEAD CICD Puerto Rican Parade, Inc. Hartford Chapter Miss Puerto Rico of Greater New Haven Cultural Pageant Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County Inc. - PRPFC