45th annual Puerto Rican Parade and Latino Fest

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The 45th annual Puerto Rican Parade and Latino Fest will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4 at the Municipal Parking Lot located at 1500 South Marginal Road in Downtown Cleveland. One of the hottest and largest summer events in Cleveland, the festival celebrates the fascinating Puerto Rican and Latin American culture with music, dance, food, carnival rides colorful displays and even a fireworks show.

The theme for this year’s event is A Celebration of Renewed Hope and Community Healing. It is dedicated to missing loved ones who are still trying to find their way home. This year’s headliners are international artists Tony Vega and Michael Stuart. Visitors can expect to see many local bands and folkloric and urban dance groups perform. A fireworks display will be held for the first time on Saturday. Hours are from 11am to 11pm on both days.

This event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, please visit http://www.yelp.com/events/cleveland-45th-annual-puerto-rican-parade-and-latino-fest.