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

Colombian Flag Raising
Friday, July 14, 2017
Central Falls City Hall • 6pm
Pawtucket City Hall • 4:30pm

Colombian-American Parade
Sunday, July 16, 2017 • 10-12
Broad Street • Central Falls
The parade will step off at 10AM in Pawtucket, wind through the streets of Central Falls, and end at Higginson Park in Central Falls.

Festival at Higginson Park 12-8pm
Intersection of Lonsdale Ave (Rt. 122) and Higginson Ave., Central Falls, RI

Contact: The Colombian American Cultural Society of RI
E-Mail: info@colcultura.com
Phone: (401) 663-3924

Independence Day of Ecuador Flag Raising
Saturday, August 5, 2017 • 5:30 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. A celebration event is scheduled immediately after at the VFW, 7 Haven Ave. Cranston, RI 02920. $20 entrance fee includes dinner. For more information contact the organizers.

Contact: Carolina Briones
President of Ecuadorian Association
Phone: (401) 339-4219
Organized by Asociación Ecuatoriana de Rhode Island

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

Saturday, August 12, 2017 • 2-10 pm
Sunday, August 13, 2017 • 3-6 pm
Saturday, procession begins at 2pm from St. Patrick’s Church on Smith Street and continues at the Alex & Ani Skating Rink until 10pm. Sunday events take place at Alex and Ani Skating Rink from 3-6pm • Downtown Providence
Conatct: Bianca Rodriguez • 401-225-2175

E-Mail: info@ribaa.net or biancarodriguezri@gmail.com
Website: www.ribaa.net

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 Rican Festival & Parade

Contact: Vivian Moreno
Phone: (401) 419-1907
E-Mail: vivianmoreno@puertoricanri.com
Website: www.puertoricanri.com

THERE WILL BE NO PARADE or FESTIVAL UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

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
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)

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