The
California Puerto Rican Parade & Festival is a
Non-Profit Organization 501(c)3
The
California Puerto Rican
Parade and Festival
Is a non-profit organization, was founded in 1997 to
preserve the history and culture of Puerto Rico in
California and to keep our heritage alive for our
children.
During the past thirteen years the organization has
sponsored many charitable events in our community. We
are committed to helping families in need, promoting
cultural diversity and educating our children in the
traditions of Puerto Rico.
Our ultimate goal is to build a cultural center that
will provide a permanent residence to continue our
activities such as the monthly cultural classes. To help
raise funds we hold an annual festival from three
consecutive days commemorating the feast day of San Juan
Bautista in June.
Message
from
California Puerto Rican Parade and Festival:
Please continue to visit us at CAPRPARADE.ORG and on
Facebook. We have several great events scheduled before
the April festival. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Remember the Mission: We are committed to helping
families in need, promoting cultural diversity and
educating our children in the traditions of Puerto Rico.
Our ultimate goal is to build a cultural center that
will provide a permanent residence to continue our
activities such as the monthly cultural classes.
Message
From Chairperson
Rebecca Díaz
am very proud of our organization which has overcome so
many obstacles to prevail and bring us to the point we
are today. Through all the difficulties and sacrifices
we have accomplish so much in so little time. We look
forward to the “Return” of our Parade in the upcoming
year (2013). For that I thank one and each of the Staff
Members & Volunteers and all the organizations who have
stayed present and helped us to continue the legacy of
preserving our heritage and culture. They have donated
their time and worked very hard for the preparation of
all our events and future endeavors; including our next
Parade in 2013.
Our Mission is to preserve the history of our Puerto
Rican culture in California through awareness by keeping
our heritage alive for our children. Our main goal is to
one day have our “Culture House” to help all Puerto
Ricans by promoting advancements, culture, and education
in their lives. In 2011 the National Puerto Rican Day
Parade dedicated their parade to the State of California
and with great honor we marched down 5th Avenue in
Manhattan New York on June 12, 2011. We represented
thousands of proud Puerto Ricans worldwide. For this
accomplishment I am extremely happy and proud. I know we
represented them well.
Que Vivan Los Boricuas Y Puerto Rico!!!
The CPRPF Does Community Service in
Pico Rivera, CA
On April 14, 2001, Pres. Rebecca Diaz and VP Renata
Medina went to South Ranchito Elementary School to
deliver over 60 stuffed animal pillows for the children.
It was all part of a new effort by the CPRPF to educate
the local communities about Puerto Rican culture.
California Puerto Rican Parade and Festival Chairperson/
Founder, Rebecca Diaz with New York Mayor, Michael R.
Bloomberg
California Puerto Rican Parade and Festival Coordinator/
Founder, Jose Diaz with New York Mayor, Michael R.
Bloomberg
(L-R) Rebecca Diaz, The
Honorable Governor of Puerto Rico, Luis Fortuño and José
Diaz
Renown Los Angeles promoter
Albert Torres has been installed as Grand Marshall of
California for the 2011 National Puerto Rican Day Parade
in New York.
CAPRPF
Donates Thanksgiving Baskets Low income
families in Southern California Community were fortunate
recipients of Thanksgiving Baskets filled with groceries
and other goodies. This annual charity event is one more
way in chich the CA organization reaches out to the
local community. SEE PICTURES
The
California Puerto Rican Parade and Festival
ver
the years the nonprofit organization has hosted several
scholarship pageants, volunteered gifts, food and song
to children in need as well as sharing the benchmarks in
Puerto Rican history through the arts. Throughout the
year California Puerto Rican Parade and Festival also
helps families in need. Ultimately. the goal of the
organization is to open a “Casa Cultural” ( cultural
house) in Southern California where communities can
gather, share an learn about Puerto Rico’s rich culture.
Since its birth in 1997, California Puerto Rican Parade
and Festival is proud and grateful to the hundreds of
volunteers and Members that have served and shared in
the dream.
This event attracts over 150,000 spectators each year.
We have press coverage from Los Angeles area television,
radio stations, and local periodicals. Past years parade
Grand Marshall have included Jimmy Smith, Tito Puente
Jr., Giselle Blondet, Andy Montañez, U.S. Senator
Roberto Vigoreaux of Puerto Rico, and Government
Officials from Southern California, New York, Washington
D.C. and Puerto Rico
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The Boricua Magazine is our new project
announcing the first Boricua magazine called " El Poder
Latino Boricua "
ISLA DEL
ENCANTO 2015 FESTIVAL
Long
Beach Bay Cruise
Three Kings Day at The
California Puerto Rican Parade & Festival
As it is their custom, the CPRPF gears up Melchor,
Gaspar and Baltazar to bring happiness to kids in
the Los Angeles area. Toys are given, smiles are
exchanged and the mission is accomplished.