Click on each title listing below and click again to open/close the tab:
Monthly
- Salsa Night @Central Falls
Roosevelt Avenue Bridge • Central Falls
Hosted by Central Falls Parks & Recreation & Community Services
Every Friday night, as follows:
June 30
July 28
August 25
September 29 - This final event includes a firework display
FREE 8:00 - 11:00 PM | Free salsa lessons, courtesy of Mambo Pa Ti, from 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Contact: Central Falls Parks & Recreation & Community Services
Phone: (401) 727-7455
E-Mail: cfrecreation@centralfallsri.us
July
- Venezuela Flag Raising
Independence Day of Venezuela Flag Raising
Thursday, July 6, 2017 • 6:00-7:30 PM
Rhode Island State House, Providence
A celebration of the Venezuelan Independence. Flag hoisting at 6:00PM, followed by a reception.
Contact: Varsobia Gallegos
Venezuelan Association of RI
Phone: (401) 545-7249
Email: varsacos@hotmail.com
or emiliaperez@hotmail.com
Organized by Asociación Venezolana de Rhode Island
- Colombian-American Celebrations
Colombian Flag Raising
Friday, July 21, 2017
Central Falls City Hall • 6pm
Flag raising ceremony, festive cultural performances and
live music by "Son de Mi Tierra.”
Colombian-American Celebration
The parade and festival will not be held this year.
Contact: The Colombian American Cultural Society of RI
E-Mail: info@colcultura.com
Phone: (401) 663-3924
August
- Ecuador Flag Raising
Independence Day of Ecuador Flag Raising
Thursday, August 10, 2017 • 5:00 PM
Rhode Island State House, Providence
A celebration of the Ecuadorian Independence. Members of the Asociación Ecuatoriana de Rhode Island invite you to the raising of the Ecuadorian flag at the RI State House.
Contact: Carolina Briones
President of Ecuadorian Association
Phone: (401) 339-4219
Organized by Asociación Ecuatoriana de Rhode Island
- 30th Annual Dominican Music & Cultural Festival
Dominican Parade of RI
Sunday, August 13, 2017 • 10 am to 12 noon
Starts at the corner of Thurbers & Broad Street • Providence
Contact: (401) 996-0974
Dominican Festival of RI
Sunday, August 13, 2017 • 12-7:30 pm
Roger Williams Park
Temple to Music • Providence
We DO NOT directly organize this festival or parade. Please contact the Dominican Festival organizers if you have questions.
Contact Festival Organizers: (401) 996-0974. Coordinated by Quisqueya en Acción
- Annual Bolivian Festival de la Virgen De Urkupiña
Saturday, August 12, 2017 • 3-8 pm
Sunday, August 13, 2017 • 2-6 pm
Saturday, procession begins at 2pm from St. Patrick’s Church on Smith Street.
Festival at the Alex & Ani Skating Rink from 3-8pm.
Sunday events take place at Alex and Ani Skating Rink from 2-6pm • Downtown Providence
Contact: Bianca Rodriguez • 401-225-2175
E-Mail: info@ribaa.net or nancyr2002@gmail.com
Coordinated by the RI Bolivian American Association (RIBAA)
DID YOU KNOW? The Festival de la Virgen de Urkipiña in Providence was featured on LatinoUSA on NPR in 2012. Click here to listen »
- Puerto Rico Flag Raising
Puerto Rican Flag Raising
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 • 10 am -6 pm
Rhode Island State House, Providence
Contact: Eladio Hernández
E-Mail: prcfpri@puertoricancfpri.org
Website: www.puertoricanri.com
September
- Festival Guatemala
Annual Festival Guatemala
Sunday, September 3, 2017 • 12-7 pm
India Point Park • Providence
Phone: Tiana Ochoa al (401) 484-0090
Email: centroguatemaltecone@gmail.com
Coordinated by Guatemalan Center of New England
- Central American Festival
Central American Festival
Sunday, September 17, 2017 • 12-7 pm
Roger Williams Park
Temple to Music • Providence
Contact: María Alvarado
(401) 481-1108
Email: gaari1997@gmail.com
Coordinated by the Guatemalan American Association of RI (GAARI)
- Annual Heritage Festival
40th Annual RI Heritage Day Festival
Saturday, September 9, 2017 • 12-5 pm
Rain date: Sunday, September 11, 2014.
Rhode Island State House Lawn
Providence 02903
Admission to this family event is FREE
A parade of international flags representing over 30 countries will start off the day.
Dancers and musicians from various countries dressed in native and colorful costumes will perform.
Contact: Mercedes Monteiro
Phone: (401) 222-4133
Email: mercedes.monteiro@preservation.ri.gov
Leave a Comment
close
PLEASE NOTE:
Rhode Island Latino Arts is happy to list and promote these festivals and cultural celebrations.
However, we DO NOT directly organize any of the events.
Please contact the phone number or E-Mail address listed on each posting if you have questions.
Rhode Island Latino Arts is happy to list and promote these festivals and cultural celebrations.
However, we DO NOT directly organize any of the events.
Please contact the phone number or E-Mail address listed on each posting if you have questions.