Puerto Rican Day Parade of WNY

BIENVENIDOS / WELCOME Thank you for visiting the Puerto Rican Day Parade of Western New York Association, Inc. website. We are thrilled that you have taken the time to learn more about the Association. We are equally excited about presenting our 9th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade to the Western New York community. For the past eight years this event has brought our people together in a celebration full of music, dance, great food and pride. We have been able to welcome our friends and neighbors from all over Western New York and Southern Ontario with different backgrounds into our lives and culture, so they too may share in the great warmth, dignity and history of the Puerto Rican and Hispanic cultures and celebrate with us. Above you will see links to the different pages on the website. Please visit each page to learn more about our organization and the community we serve. You will learn about our committees and sponsors, be able to see pictures and listen to our exciting commercials under psas. Under "Events/News", you will find a community calendar full of upcoming events from different organizations that serve the Puerto Rican and Hispanic communities of Western New York. If you have an event of interest to the community that you would like posted, please email serrotfc@aol.com with the details. Be advised that the Association will have sole discretion as to what is posted. Again, Gracias and we look forward to seeing you on September 10, 2011 for the 9th ANNUAL PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE OF WNY, "Ritmo y Sabor!! (Rhythm & Flavor!!) ". SINCERELY, CHARLES TORRES PRESIDENT Mission Statement To promote and celebrate our Puerto Rican traditions by planning events that will enrich our culture, and maintain its viability. To educate our youth today for future generations by faithfully engaging in the preservation of our heritage. Misión de Declaración Promover y celebrar las tradiciones Puertorriqueña a trávez de la planificación de eventos que enriquecerán nuestra cultura. Educando a nuestros jóvenes hoy para las generaciones del mañana, fielmente dedicados a la preservación de nuestra herencia. Statement of Purpose The primary purpose of the Puerto Rican Day Parade of Western New York Association, Inc., is to host a parade inclusive of all people and communities. The parade will empower the community, and in particular our youth, by promoting civic pride, celebrating the history of Puerto Rico, and increasing awareness of Latin America's diverse cultural heritage. Association members will be cultural ambassadors, historical preservationists, and civic activists. The Puerto Rican Day Parade of Western New York Association will collaborate with a variety of social and service-oriented agencies to build a stronger Western New York community on a foundation of pride, knowledge, and empowerment Executive Steering Committee 2011 •-President, Chales Torres •-VP, Carmen Doseckle •-VP, Irma Lorenzo •-Treasurer, Maritza Vega •-Secretary, Gloria Hernandez •-Sargent-at-Arms, Maria Diaz PR Parade Schedule of Events -Friday 9/9/11, youth fun day fun city carnival -Saturday 9/10, Parade with Concert at LaSalle park -Sunday, 9/11, Talent show of the youth 2011 Parade Forms -2011 Parade Forms -2011 Vendor Forms -2011 Sponsorship Information and Forms -2011 Info booth Form