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31 July – 2 August 2025 Rochester, New York

2025 SCHEDULE

Dates and times

Experience the vibrant spirit of Puerto Rico at the 55th Annual Puerto Rican Festival, happening July 31–August 2, 2025, at Parcel 5 in downtown Rochester. Enjoy live music, cultural performances, authentic cuisine, and family-friendly activities celebrating Puerto Rican heritage and community. Don’t miss this unforgettable three-day celebration!

Jose Alberto
“El Canario”

Thursday

31st July

9:30pm – 11:00pm
Main Stage

Héctor Acosta
“El Torito”

Friday

1st August

9:30pm – 11:00pm
Main Stage

Luis
Vázquez

Saturday

2nd August

8:30pm – 9:30pm
Main Stage

Alexis y
Fido

Saturday

2nd August

10:00pm – 11:00pm
Main Stage

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Schedule

Thursday

31st July

5:00pm-6:00pm

DJ’s

6:00pm-7:00pm

Ecos Borincanos

7:15pm-7:45pm

Borinquen Dance Theatre

8:00pm-9:00pm

Banda Light

9:30pm-11:00pm

Jose Alberto
“El Canario”

The salsa icon brings his legendary sound to Rochester

Friday

1st August

5:00pm-6:00pm

DJ’s

6:30pm-7:30pm

Afrikand2

8:00pm-9:00pm

Orquesta
Antonetti

9:30pm-11:00pm

Héctor Acosta
“El Torito”

A powerhouse bringing the heat with bachata and merengue.

Saturday

2nd August

12:00pm-2:00pm

Parade Performances

2:30pm – 2:30pm

El Batey

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Los Infieles

5:30pm – 6:30pm

La Muralla

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Talia with Sonidos Unidos

8:30pm – 9:30pm

Luis Vázquez

10:00pm – 11:00pm

Alexis y Fido

Bringing the Saturday night to a close with high-energy Latin hits!

FOOD AND ACTIVITIES

The Puerto Rican Festival offers an immersive cultural experience, featuring authentic Puerto Rican cuisine that captures the island’s vibrant culinary traditions alongside a variety of engaging activities. Festival-goers can indulge in mouth-watering, flavorful dishes while soaking up the lively atmosphere and exploring cultural workshops, traditional dance performances, and family-friendly activations. Throughout the festival, Festival-goers can also browse through vendor booths showcasing an array of local crafts and products.

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Local bands

Local Bands Bringing the Heat in 2025!
Our 2025 lineup features Puerto Rico’s finest local bands, mixing traditional beats with fresh energy. Here are the bands from 2024 who set the stage for an unforgettable celebration of island sounds!

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