« All Events

Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade – Palm Bay

October 24 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Parade Kickoff: 10:00 AM sharp Festival: Immediately after the parade until 7:00 PM Festival Location: Palm Bay City Hall (Samuel C. Lopez Way) Address: 120 Malabar Rd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32907

We are excited to return to our parade route on Malabar Road SE, ending at Palm Bay City Hall, where the full festival will take place now that construction is complete.

Parade Schedule — Rain or Shine

  • Parade Staging Begins: 8:00 AM
  • Float & Vehicle Inspections: Must be in place by 8:45 AM; inspections begin at 9:00 AM
  • Participant Staging: 8:00 AM at Southwest Middle School 451 Eldron Blvd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909
  • Overflow Staging (if necessary): Turner Elementary 3175 Jupiter Blvd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909
  • Roads Close: 8:45 AM
  • Parade Kickoff: 10:00 AM SHARP

    Event Highlights

    • Live Performances, Salsa Dance Lessons, Cultural Displays
    • Authentic Ethnic Foods
    • Family‑Friendly Activities
    • Children’s Area & Storytime Readings
    • Community, Educational & Nonprofit Booths
    • Automotive & Antique Car Exhibits and Clubs
    • Health & Wellness Zone
    • Cultural & Art Showcases
    • Flags Display

    This Year’s Theme

    “The Arts — Many Voices, One Canvas: Where Culture Comes Alive and Community Thrives.”

    This theme celebrates the extraordinary way art carries our culture forward , every rhythm, color, dance step, and story becoming a brushstroke on our shared canvas.

    2026 Parade Dedication: Corozal, Puerto Rico

    We proudly dedicate this year’s parade to Corozal, Puerto Rico, honoring its heritage, resilience, artistic legacy, and preservation of Taíno history and cultural traditions.

    Details

    Organizer

    Venue