Bring on the food, the music and the sight and sounds of all things Boricua. The annual weeklong party gets started on July 21, capping off with the annual parade and closing ceremony on July 28 at Landis Park, 600 E. Park Ave., Vineland.
If you know, you know: Live music, lots of great food inspired by the rich cultural traditions of Puerto Rico. For the kids, they will enjoy the rides and sweet treats that abound at Landis Park. Here is the official schedule of activities:
Flag-raising ceremonies:
1 p.m. Sunday, July 21: Traditional Puerto Rican flag raising ceremony at Vineland City Hall.
12:30 p.m. Monday, July 22: Puerto Rican flag raising ceremony at Buck and Main streets, Millville.
5 p.m. Monday, July 22: Puerto Rican flag raising ceremony at Cumberland County Courthouse, 60 W. Broad St., Bridgeton.
Church service: 7 p.m. Monday, July 22: Ecumenical church service at the Assembly of God Church, Third and Quince streets.
Events at Landis Park:
4 p.m. Thursday, July 25: Kids’ Day from 4 to 6 p.m. and Teen Night at 7 to 10 p.m. All rides open at 5 p.m.
5 p.m. Friday, July 26: Folkloric Day; rides open from 5 pm. To 11 p.m.
Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27: Car show at the Boulevard and Park Avenue. Rides open at noon at Landis Park.
5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 27: International Day. Rides open at noon.
1 p.m. Sunday, July 28: Puerto Rican Parade, begins at West Avenue and Landis Avenue, proceeding to Landis Park. Closing ceremonies also will be held. Rides will open at noon.
