Casa Puertorriqueña
1237 N. California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
1237 N. California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
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| Join us for the 43rd Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade Saturday June 14, 2008 at 12pm Step off begins at Columbus and Balbo in Downtown Chicago |
| Step 1. Determine which entry Category your group is. Step 2. Download and the Parade Entry Application for your Category. Step 3. Mail the Parade Entry Form to our offices by May 31, 2008. It's Just That Simple!!! |
| The Puerto Rican Day Parade, held in downtown Chicago, is the highlight of the Puerto Rican festivities. It is one of the largest parades held in the Midwest. Over 300,000 people of different ethnic and racial groups from all over Illinois and the surrounding suburbs come together to celebrate our presence in the city. For 29 years, WLS-TV Channel 7 has broadcast the parade live with Teresa Gutierrez and Bill Zayas as the hosts. Other networks radio and TV stations have also provided coverage in the past. This year's theme is "Puerto Ricans Reaching New Heights", recognizing individuals of Puerto Rican descent who have touched milestones and broken the barriers of diversity through their accomplishments. The parade will take place on Saturday, June 14 at 12:00 pm in Chicago, Illinois. The parade route runs on Columbus from Balbo to Monroe. There will be floats and marching groups that represent Puerto Rican and other cultures through folkloric performances, music and other traditions. |