Press Release
Comunicado De Prensa
CONTACT: Orlando Ortiz, President
Email: president@prfestival.com
Phone: 585-234-7660
Rochester, NY / March 11th, 2011 - The Puerto Rican Festival of Rochester officially announces the festival entertainment lineup for the 42nd Annual Puerto Rican Festival. Join us as we celebrate with live music, food, cultural events, and many more.
Theme: Celebrating the Latina Woman
Dates: August 5th – August 7th, 2011
Location: Frontier Field VIP Lot
This year marks the festival’s 42nd anniversary and as the longest running ethnic festival in Monroe County, the Puerto Rican Festival board is very proud of the history and legacy this festival has in Rochester, NY. The Puerto Rican Festival board of directors is proud to announce the following entertainment lineup:
Friday August 5th - Ivy Queen
Saturday August 6th - Lisette Melendez, Judy Torres, Las Chicas Del Can, & Milly Quezada
Sunday August 7th - Victoria Sanabria & India
We will also have many local bands, dance groups, youth boxing, domino tournament, youth performances, children activities, agency fair, amazing food, and introduction of our Miss Puerto Rico of Rochester cultural pageant 2011 Queen and Princess.
On Saturday, join us for our 2nd Annual 5k Race & Fitness Walk re-named to honor US Marine SSGT Javier Ortiz and all other fallen soldiers. Come support the efforts made by others to organize this race.
Saturday August 6 – Javier Ortiz Memorial 5k Race & Fitness Walk
Festival hours are as follows:
Friday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Paid Admission at 2:00 PM)
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Paid Admission at 2:00 PM)
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Paid Admission at 2:00 PM)
Admission: 3-Day Passes: $25.00, Regular Admission: $10.00 each day, seniors and children: $5.00, Children 5 and under are free. Note: Kids 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
About the Puerto Rican Festival:
The Puerto Rican Festival was formulated in 1969 for the express purpose of celebrating and recognizing the culture of Puerto Ricans. Puerto Ricans continue to be one of the largest growing Hispanic populations in New York State. This growth now makes Monroe County and the City of Rochester home to the second largest population of Hispanics in New York State.
The Puerto Rican Festival Incorporated sponsors a variety of events, which serve to share and celebrate Puerto Rican culture. The largest event is the Puerto Rican Festival, the longest running cultural festival in the County of Monroe. The festival is an annual three-day event, which averages a daily attendance of 7,000 people of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
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