SUMMER 2020
In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, many large events locally and nationwide have been postponed or canceled.
Gov. Gina Raimondo urged all Rhode Islanders not to organize or attend events involving 50 people or more and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza revoked all entertainment licenses in the city until further notice.
Given the above information, all of this summer's Latin-American Festivals have been postponed or canceled until further notice.
In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, many large events locally and nationwide have been postponed or canceled.
Gov. Gina Raimondo urged all Rhode Islanders not to organize or attend events involving 50 people or more and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza revoked all entertainment licenses in the city until further notice.
Given the above information, all of this summer's Latin-American Festivals have been postponed or canceled until further notice.
Monthly
- Salsa Night @Central Falls
- Roosevelt Avenue Bridge • Central Falls
Hosted by Central Falls Parks & Recreation & Community Services
TBD
FREE 8-11 PM | Free salsa lessons, courtesy of Mambo Pa Ti, from 8-9 PM
Contact: Central Falls Parks & Recreation & Community Services
Phone: (401) 727-7455
E-Mail: cfrecreation@centralfallsri.us
July
- Venezuela Independence Day | Flag Raising
- Independence Day of Venezuela Flag Raising
TBD
- Colombian-American Celebrations
- TBD
Contact: The Colombian American Cultural Society of Rhode Island
E-Mail: info@colcultura.com
Phone: (401) 663-3924
- Puerto Rican Celebrations
- Día de la Constitución - Puerto Rican Flag Raising
TBD
Rhode Island State House, Providence 02908
Hosted by Puerto Rican Professional Association of Rhode Island
Phone: (401) 228-7818
E-Mail: prpari15@gmail.org
Puerto Rican Constitution Day Flag Raising
TBD
Hosted by the City of Central Falls
Central Falls City Hall, Broad St. 02863
Hosted by: Maria Rivera
BayFest
TBD
India Point Park Providence, RI
Hosted by Puerto Rican Professional Association of Rhode Island
Phone: (401) 228-7818
E-Mail: prpari15@gmail.org or pricanprofassocri@yahoo.com
- Peruvian Independence Day Celebration
- Peruvian Flag Raising
TBD
Central Falls City Hall
Peruvian Independence Day State House Celebration
TBD
Rhode Island State House
Hosted by: Centro Cultural Andino, Inc.
E-Mail: centroculturalandinoinc@gmail.com
August
- Ecuador Flag Raising
- Independence Day of Ecuador Flag Raising
TBD
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
- Annual Dominican Parade | Music & Culture Festival
- Dominican Parade of RI
Sunday, August 8, 2021 • 10 AM to 12 PM
Starts at the corner of Thurbers & Broad Street • Providence
Contact: (401) 996-0974
Dominican Festival of RI
Sunday, August 8, 2021 • 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
- TBD
Saturday, procession begins at 2pm from St. Patrick’s Church on Smith Street.
Festival both days at the Rhode Island State House lawn
Contact: Lesly Pineyro (401)580-9951
E-Mail: nina20112010@gmail.com
Coordinated by the RI Bolivian American Association (RIBAA)
September
- Festival Guatemala
- Annual Festival Guatemala
TBD
Temple to Music | Roger Williams Park • Providence
Phone: Tiana Ochoa | (401) 484-0090
Email: centroguatemaltecone@gmail.com
Coordinated by Guatemalan Center of New England
- 2nd Annual Mexican Festival of Rhode Island
- Mexican Festival & Parade
TBD
Donigian Park • 228 Valley St.
Providence, RI 02909
Parade begins at 12n at David Park, Chalkstone Ave. and arrives at Donigan Park, where the festival will continue until 7PM.
Contact: (401) 516-3960
Coordinated by the Comité Mexicano de Providence
- Annual Heritage Festival
- Annual RI Heritage Day Festival
TBD
NOTE: New Location
The Pawtucket Armory • 172 Exchange St.
Contact: Donna Alqassar
Phone: (401) 222-4133
Email: Donna Alquassar
- Central American Festival
- Central American Festival
TBD
Contact: María Alvarado
(401) 481-1108
Email: gaari1997@gmail.com
Coordinated by the Guatemalan American Association of RI (GAARI)
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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.