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.
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.
July
- Venezuela Independence Day | Flag Raising
Venezuela Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 5, 2024
6-7:30pm | Rhode Island State House - State Room
- Colombian-American Celebrations
Colombia Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 20, 2024
McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, RI
2-6pm $5 entrance fee
Colombia Independence Day - Flag Raising
Saturday, July 20, 2024
4:00 pm - Pawtucket City Hall
6:30pm - Central Falls City Hall
Contact:
The Colombian American Cultural Society of Rhode Island
POBox 117
Central Falls, RI 02863
Phone: 401-663-3924
Email: cacs.ri401@gmail.com
- Puerto Rican Celebrations
Puerto Rican Constitution Day Flag Raising
TBD
Hosted by the City of Central Falls
Central Falls City Hall, Broad St. 02863
Puerto Rican BayFest
Sunday, July 21, 2024 | 12–7pm
India Point Park
225 India St.
Providence, RI 02903
Contact:
assoprpari@gmail.com
- Peruvian Independence Day Celebration
Perú Independence Day Flag Raising
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 5:30-8pm
Providence City Hall
Council Chambers, 3rd Floor
Providence, RI 02903
August
- Ecuador Independence Day Celebration
Independence Day of Ecuador
TBD
A celebration of the Ecuadorian Independence and fundraiser.
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 13, 2023 • 10 AM to 12 PM
Starts at the corner of Thurbers & Broad Street • Providence
Contact: (401) 996-0974 02907
RILA DOES 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
Festival de la Virgin De Urkupina
August 17 & 18, 2024
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)
- Salsa Night @Central Falls
Roosevelt Avenue Bridge • Central Falls
Hosted by Central Falls Parks & Recreation & Community Services
June 28, 2024 | FREE • 7-11 PM
August 30, 2024 | FREE • 7-11 PM
Free salsa lessons, live music, food trucks.
Contact: Central Falls Parks & Recreation & Community Services
Phone: (401) 727-7455
E-Mail: cfrecreation@centralfallsri.us
September
- Festival Guatemala
Annual Festival Guatemala
Sunday, September 8, 2024 | 12-7pm
Temple to Music | Roger Williams Park • Providence
Phone: Tiana Ochoa | (401) 484-0090
Email: centroguatemaltecone@gmail.com
Coordinated by Guatemalan Center of New England • Centro Guatemalteco
- Mexican Festival of Rhode Island
Mexican Festival & Parade
TBD
Donigian Park • 228 Valley St.
Providence, RI 02909
Parade begins at 12n at Davis 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
- RIHPHC 46th Annual Heritage Festival
Rhode Island's 46th Annual Heritage Festival
Saturday, Saturday, September 21, 2024
WaterFire Arts Center
475 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02908
12-5pm
Admission to this family event is FREE.Explore the world through art and music!
Join in a lively celebration of our state's rich cultural heritage! WaterFire Arts Center will be filled with culture, music, and dancing from around the world.
This unique festival bridges Rhode Islanders’ cultures and expressions of creative talent. Rhode Island heritage groups will present cultural exhibits, visual art, and craft demonstrations from all over the world. There will be food trucks offering an array of traditional foods and drinks. The children’s area will have free face painting, arts, and crafts.
The day begins with a parade of international flags from over 30 countries. Throughout the day dancers and musicians from various heritages will perform. This year’s festival will also include a multicultural fashion show featuring traditional and ceremonial clothing.
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)
