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Anastacio Pagan was nowhere to be seen at the Puerto Rican Parade & Latino Fest on Friday night. You won’t see him there today or Sunday either.

He’s 88 — too weak after battling pneumonia in a hospital bed to safely enjoy this weekend’s events, said his daughter, Natividad Pagan. She wants to bring the festival to him, though.”*

With the Coors Brewing Company Rocky Mountain icon flying high above 5th Avenue, and the reggaeton rhythms of Tito El Bambino on its parade float, Coors Brewing Company, as part of its Lideres program, announced it would continue its National Puerto Rican Day Parade scholarship commitment for the next three years.

“These scholarships will give young Latinos and Latinas the opportunity to fulfill their potential,” Mauricio Cardenas, Chief Officer, Latin America & US Multicultural Markets, Coors Brewing Company, said. Cardenas noted that the scholarships are part of Coors’ Lideres program. “Lideres began in 2006 as part of our on-going commitment to recognize and develop leaders within the Hispanic community. By providing tools such as scholarships, Coors is helping to bring a new generation of leaders to our Latino communities,” he said.

Cardenas noted that Coors has tripled its annual contributions to the National Puerto Rican Parade for its High School and College Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are awarded by the National Puerto Rican Parade Board members to students to help them continue and complete their college or graduate studies.

Pablo Guzman, vice president, Hispanic Sales for Coors, also announced during the event that Coors Light would be the exclusive beer sponsor of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade in 2009. Guzman noted that Coors Light – with Manhattan Beer Distributors, Inc. – was the exclusive beer sponsor of the South Seaport Street Festival.

“We are grateful for Coors’ continuing help in enabling our youth of Puerto Rican heritage to continue their studies,” said Melissa Quesada, vice president, National Puerto Rican Day Parade. “Education is a key factor that will contribute to their future success, and these Coors scholarships will provide the catalyst for future opportunities.”

Applications will be available nationwide and will be accepted by certified affiliates of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Applicants must exemplify academic excellence and a commitment to advancing Puerto Rican culture, heritage or education.”*

Fifth Avenue was a sea of red, white and blue flags Sunday as hundreds of thousand of Puerto Ricans celebrated their ethnic pride.

“I was born and raised in New York,” said Rita Rivera, who watched the Puerto Rican Day Parade from behind police barricades. “This is the closest we get to so many Puerto Ricans together in one spot.”

Mayor Michael Bloomberg marched with labor leader Dennis Rivera, head of the Service Employees International Union and the parade’s grand marshal. “*

Finally, Chris Moy will be able to show off his Boricua pride down Fifth Ave.

“When I was little, I used to watch the Puerto Rican parade on TV and ask my mom if I could go,” says the one New Yorker in Menudo’s latest reincarnation.

“She always said no, because it could be dangerous. This time, I’m not going to be in any trouble,” says the 15-year-old Chris, who will be performing with the recently re-formed boy band Sunday atop the Daily News float.”*

What: Polito Vega, radio personality from WSKQ La Mega 97.9 FM, will be honored with a Pioneer Trendsetter Award for being the King of Latin radio for more than 50 years, during the AT&T Tropical Night at the South Street Seaport.

The recognition is presented by Ralph Paniagua in association with The NYC Latin Media and Entertainment Commission. The event kicks off the National Puerto Rican Parade Weekend Festivities.

Polito Vega

This event, now in its 15th year, was introduced back in 1992 at the South Street Seaport to celebrate the success of the Puerto Rican and Latino community in the Tri-State area. It quickly became a cornerstone of the Puerto Rican Day Parade Festivities and the highest attended event at the pier.

The event is free to the public.

When: Thursday June 5th from 5 - 9 p.m.

Where: At the South Street Seaport

Don’t miss this musical extravaganza on Thursday June 5th from 5 - 9 p.m. - Free to the general public and sponsored by La Mega 97.9 FM - part of the Spanish Broadcasting System family.”

“Jacksonville’s Puerto Rican Parade has become such a success, its popularity is creating some unexpected challenges for organizers. The third annual event is slated for Sept. 22 and based on last year’s attendance, the City has determined the only venue that can handle the projected level of participation is Metropolitan Park, the site of other major annual gatherings including the Jacksonville Jazz Festival and the World of Nations celebration.

According to Nilda Alejandro, president of the Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations, Inc., the organization was formed to promote Jacksonville to the Hispanic community as a place to live, work and own a business. She said many relationships have been formed and this year’s parade and festival will bring as many as 1,000 Hispanic dignitaries and business leaders to Jacksonville.”

“Sitting in a lawn chair with the sun beating down on her, Nana Gonzalez cheerfully took in the sights, sounds and smells of the Hispanic Family Festival.

Her seat gave her a perfect view of the performers on stage while keeping her in the midst of the dizzying array of people who descended on Springdale Park for the festivals four-day run.

Gonzalez, of East Haven, Conn., traveled to the Paper City yesterday to watch the Western Massachusetts Puerto Rican Parade and visit the festival. “I think its beautiful,” she said of the event. “Its really nice. The food is good and the people are nice.”"

“Leaders of the Rochester-area Puerto Rican community hope to once again use one of their proudest annual events to shine a positive light on their culture.

They are hosting an official parade.

For the third year in a row, organizers announced Tuesday, the annual Puerto Rican Festival will coincide with a Puerto Rican Parade, an event that should offer a healthy alternative to the chaotic processions of honking cars and large crowds that had followed the festival in previous years.”

“Ricky Martin reigned as king for the 50th anniversary of New York Citys Puerto Rican parade with thousands of merry-makers lining Fifth Avenue to celebrate their heritage.

One fan said, “We were about to pass out, we were so happy to see him.”

The pop star climbed aboard a float promoting the Ricky Martin Foundation, which promotes child welfare around the world.”

“Ricky Martin Shows He’s Still in Command”¦ His Saturday night concert at a sold-out American Airlines Arena showed he’s not only kept his star status, he’s deepened and solidified his artistry”¦And he still puts on a hellaciously good show. The production looked spectacular”¦ Martin may be the most physically talented pop singer out there”¦ He’s also more in command of the stage than ever”¦ He’s extended his musical range, too”¦ Give Martin credit, too, for being serious and for trying to use his fame for something positive. He’s spent significant time and effort on his own Ricky Martin Foundation, which works for the benefit of children around the world. – Miami Herald (see full review below)

“”¦Sunday at the Amway Arena, Ricky Martin showed he can still surprise.. Martin’s 7-piece band infused “Maria” with Middle Eastern sounds”¦”Drop It on Me,” was recast in a frenzy of electronic sounds as a techno rave number. Even “Livin’ La Vida Loca””” wasn’t immune to tinkering, the familiar tropical-sounding horns giving way to a pulsing, percussive, dangerous-sounding rendition”¦The air of the unexpected enlivened the proceedings”¦ Martin’s voice was strong and passionate”¦He is a supremely athletic dancer”¦. The opening “Pegate,” a current dance-chart hit, got the crowd on its feet with its rambunctious chorus. The final encore was “Tu Recuerdo,” a huge hit on the Latin singles chart that Martin announced was “from Puerto Rico with love” ”” a shout-out to his homeland that prompted ear-piercing screams from his fellow Puertorriqueños. Now that was no surprise.” – Orlando Sentinel

- This Past Weekend Saw Ricky Martin Conclude The U.S. Dates Of His Black & White Tour With Two Sold-Out & Highly Praised Arena Dates In Miami & Orlando. The Tour Next Heads To Europe For June.

-Prior To The Show At Miami’s American Airlines Arena, Martin Received Certifications Plaques For His Praised Ricky Martin: MTV Unplugged Album, Commemorating Platinum Sales In The U.S Latin Market, and An Additional One Million+ Copies Sold Across Latin America

- With “Tu Recuerdo” Already Certified By Billboard as The #1 Charting Latin Single of 2007 And “Pegate” Notching Multiple Weeks In The Top-10 Of The Dance Charts, Look For New Single “Con Tu Nombre” To Be Serviced To Radio Next Week – With A Simultaneous Video Premiere on MTV Tr3s

- Look For Ricky Martin To Be The First-Ever “King” Of The National Puerto Rican Parade, As It Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary – June 10th in New York

Presenting Ricky Martin with platinum sales plaques for MTV Unplugged are (L-R):
Ruben Leyva – GM, SONY/BMG US Latin, Ricky Martin, Luana Pagani – Pres., Clear Entertainment Corp., Paula Kaminsky – VP Marketing, SONY/BMG US-Latin, Michelle Vélez – Product Manager , SONY/BMG, US-Latin

“Since 1965 the Puerto Rican Parade has celebrated over 40 years of existence making our parade the longest celebrated Hispanic Parade in Chicago. In 1982 Fiestas Puertorriqueñas was created as an addition to our cultural celebration, making this six day festival the largest Latin Music Festival in the Midwest. Fiesta Puertorriqueñas has brought the Puerto Rican presence in Chicago to the forefront through its cultural music, dance, art and food. More than pride, these events continue today to bring historical awareness, community unity, and more importantly Latino empowerment.

– Media Promotions – company mention with all events on radio, print and television for Title Partner

– Company Exposure – ability to market and promote company products and services

– Event Space - every Thursday in 2007 the Puerto Rican Parade Committee of Chicago has reserved space within La Casa Puertorriqueña for partners to utilize our “High Tech, High Touch Marketing” (This approach will allow our partners to conduct onsite seminars/workshops for the community in order to educate and create brand recognition to better track their return in their investment in the Latino community directly).

– Family oriented program that highlights culture, business attractions and community. This an alcohol-free event focused on family fun.

– Unique opportunity to reach over 1.5 million attendees at the Midwest’s Largest Hispanic Festival.

– Marketing Value – enhance brand awareness, product sampling and targeted sales to Latinos and Non-Latinos at an estimated $350, 000 packages.

– Name Recognition / Media Promotions – besides assurance of high attendance and product visibility at event, sponsors will gain radio, print and television mentions throughout 8 week period.

– Growing Target Market – opportunity to network directly with Latino consumers and promote company products and services.

– 501(c) 3 Status – partners can take full advantage of the non-profit 501(c) 3 Status for charitable contributions

Calendar of Event

June 9, 2007 – Youth Parade and Jamboree
June 10, 2007 – 17th Annual San Juan 8 K Run Marathon
June 11-17, 2007 – 26th Annual Fiestas Puertorriquenas
June 16, 2007 – 42nd. Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade

For sponsorship opportunities contact Cesar Rolon – 773-251-3329 or crolon@imagenconsultants.com
www.prparadechicago.com “

“Cleveland’s annual Puerto Rican Parade and Latino Fest will occur again this summer, but not as it had been planned. Festival organizers have announced that this years event will not be held during its typical third weekend of July at the east end of a city-owned lot between the Shoreway and South Marginal Road.

The festival will be held this year on August 17 to 19, and will be located at the west end of the North Coast Parking lot downtown”

“he 50th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade goes down June 10 in NYC.

Ricky Martin, ex-Menudo boy wonder and present boricuan pop man-hunk, has been chosen to lead the 50th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC. He was crowned King not only for his renown as PRs all-time best-selling musician, but for his charitable work across the world. “I am honored and very humbly accept the invitation to participate in the 50th anniversary of the national Puerto Rican parade,” said Martin in a press release.”

“Felicita Mitrano left little doubt why she showed up Saturday for the Puerto Rican Parade.

She carried a Puerto Rican flag. Her umbrella had “I love Puerto Rico” on it. And her dress was red, white and blue, in a design similar to the flag of her homeland.

“We have come here to stay ”” and are proud to be Puerto Rican,” said Mitrano, 74, as she gathered with almost 300 other people in a parking lot on North Clinton Avenue to await the start of the parade, which went almost two miles on the streets of northeast Rochester before ending up at St. Michael’s Church.”

“A mid a torrential downpour and braving wet roads, thousands of people left their warm, dry homes yesterday to watch the annual Puerto Rican parade.

In fact, the bad weather may have made the event even more enticing.

“In our country, when it rains we go out and celebrate,” said Carmen Goldberg, president of the Yonkers Puerto Rican/Hispanic Parade & Festival Foundation, which coordinated the event. “It doesn’t damper our spirits.”"

“The Puerto Rican Parade Committee of Chicago (PRPC) will announce its agenda for the Annual Puerto Rican Festivities taking place in June at the La Raza Newspaper sponsored VIP Press Conference and Networking Event tonight at Crobar. “

“Many of Orlando’s Puerto Ricans will get together to celebrate their heritage Sunday, marching through downtown as they have for the past 15 years.

This year, though, the parade will be earlier than usual and will follow a different route because Festival Park, its previous location, is unavailable due to construction.

The Puerto Rican Parade of Florida is an offshoot of a much larger New York City parade. About 200,000 Puerto Ricans live in the Metro Orlando area.”

“The city’s annual Puerto Rican Parade turns South Broadway into a river of red, white and blue as marchers head toward the waterfront waving the island’s flag.

This summer’s show of colors will add new hues as parade organizers rename their event the Yonkers Puerto Rican/Hispanic Parade.

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“The National Puerto Rican Parade, held the second Sunday in June down 5th Avenue in NYC, has selected Connecticut for a special honor at this year’s parade, scheduled for June 11.

The New Haven Register reports CT was selected for the first time in the parade’s 49-year history to honor the state and the 200,000 Puerto Ricans living in CT….”

Please note some (many) sites require registration. Many times it is free.

Musicians, baton twirlers, dancers and politicians flocked to downtown Orlando for a celebration of one island’s life and culture: Desfile Puertorriqueno de Florida, the Puerto Rican Parade of Florida.

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