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Reading celebrates Puerto Rican Day with parade, other events

The city of Reading marked its fourth annual Puerto Rican Day celebration Sunday with a parade along Penn Street and other activities.

The event, hosted by the Berks County Latino Chamber of Commerce kicked off with the parade and was followed by festivities at Fifth and Penn streets.

The parade featured floats, traditional costumes, dance troupes and community organizations showcasing the heritage and contributions of the Berks Puerto Rican community.

The fun continued after the parade with music, Puerto Rican cuisine, arts and crafts vendors and family-friendly activities.

Dancing on Penn Street at the Reading Puerto Rican Day Parade. (Bill Uhrich - Reading Eagle)
Dancing on Penn Street at the Reading Puerto Rican Day Parade. (Bill Uhrich – Reading Eagle)
People came out ready to have fun Sunday at Reading's Puerto Rican Day Parade. (Bill Uhrich - Reading Eagle)
People came out ready to have fun Sunday at Reading’s Puerto Rican Day Parade. (Bill Uhrich – Reading Eagle)


Source: Berkshire mont

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