The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute in collaboration with Los Hermanos Fraternos de Loiza presents the 38th Annual Loiza Festival (The Festival of Santiago Apostol) in El Barrio July 24th to July 26th. The festival celebrates the culture, history and legacy of Afro-Puerto Ricans. It is a three day festival comprised of performances of Bomba and Plena, children art workshops, live art installations, and much more.
The festival is located on E 105th Street Between Lexington and Park Avenue.
For more info: July 24th – 26th: 38th Annual Loiza Festival in El Barrio
PROGRAM
Friday, July 24th
Taino Towers Day: El Barrio Fuerte… !Basta Ya!
Fun & games for our Children
FREE!
12PM-4PM
A day of fun and games, jump rope, hop scotch, mask making, storytelling, performances, characters & more. Day and Summer programs welcome!
4PM-8PM
Music by
5 en Plena
Salsa Music and Dance by Swing y Sabor
Performances by local community talent
Saturday, July 25th
FREE!
Special installation of La Casita/La’Kay on-site with artists Adrian “Viajero” Roman, Manny Vega, Sophia Dawson and direct from Puerto Rico, David Zayas and Damaris Cruz
Music by
Dj Geko Jones
Palladium Mambo All Stars
!BOMBA YO!
Johnny Olivo & Herencia de Plena
Jose Mangual & Son Boricua
!Retumba!
Sunday, July 26th
FREE!
PROCESSIONAL BEGINS at 12:30PM at Iglesia Catolica de la Santa Agonía (3rd Ave. & 100th St.) with musician Frankie Vasquez as Padrino & Olga Rosa as La Madrina
Music by:
Danza Fiesta
Legacy Woman
Milteri Tucker y Bombazo Dance Company
Tipica ’73
Evelyn Jimenez y Orgullo Taino
Family Affair Mambo Dance team
For more info: July 24th – 26th: 38th Annual Loiza Festival in El Barrio
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