Atlantic County Puerto Rican Parade
President: Yvette Soto
P.O. Box 1503, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08404
Telephone: 609.909.0262 Cell: 609.226.8183
Email: yvettesoto@hotmail.com
Atlantic County Puerto Rican Parade
Executive Board
Yvette Soto- President
Wilson Molina-1st Vice President
Danny Barreto – 2nd Vice President
Dr. James Gilliam, Jr. M.D.- Treasurer & Historical Archivist
Evelyn Cruz- Secretary
Board Members
Carmen Barreto
Julio Rodriguez, Chief of Security
Angélica Matos - Pageant Coordinator
Maria Conti - Pageant Coordinator
Eddie Santos - CEO of PuertoRicans.Com (webmaster, photographer, advisor)
Angela Monique Martinez - Miss Puerto Rico of Atlantic County
Cristina Lopez - Princess Puerto Rico of Atlantic County
Angelina Argus – Little Princess Puerto Rico of Atlantic County
Pastor Marilus Rodriguez, ACPRP Chaplain
Juan González, Attorney-At-Law, Parade Line-Up Director
Angel Castillo – Commercial Vendor Coordinator
Vivian Romero – Food Vendor Coordinator
DJ Alvin - Official Parade/Festival DJ
Antonio Luis – Entertainment Consulting
Edwin Jimenez – Youth Advisory Council Chair in Atlantic County
Emmanuel Ortiz – Youth Advisory Council Chair in Puerto Rico – University Partnership Program Liaison
Carmelo Hernandez
Visión Panorámica del Desfile Puertorriqueño de Atlantic City
Es muy grato dirigirnos a ustedes, con el fin de cursar formal invitación para que en el nombre de Puerto Rico, puedan participar en las festividades de nuestro país que se llevarán a cabo durante el domingo, 9 de agosto de 2009, en el famoso tablado (Boardwalk) de Atlantic City.
The Atlantic County Puerto Rican Parade, es una institución sin fines de lucro localizada en el Condado Atlantic, Estado de New Jersey y, tiene como meta principal, rescatar y cultivar los valores de la cultura Hispana, especialmente focalizada en Puerto Rico, cumpliendo como evento principal del año, el desfile Puertorriqueño, en la que en una serie de figuras alegóricas, se representan cuadros vivos de lo que es la cultura de Puerto Rico y de los países de habla Hispana y, el mismo día, concluido que es el desfile, se da inicio a un Festival de Música Latina, al aire libre.
Como parte de las celebraciones, la noche anterior del evento, el sábado, 8 de agosto, la organización le da el inicio a una Recepción de V.I.P., en honor a los invitados, en la cual le brindamos una invitación formal a ustedes. Demás esta recalcar, que la población puertorriqueña en esta parte del continente es una de las más importantes en número y calidad, representando a una comunidad muy activa, tanto para los Estados Unidos como para Puerto Rico, de esta manera, la presencia de nuestros representantes de Puerto Rico reforzará los lazos culturales y políticos existentes, separados únicamente por la distancia.
An Overview of the Atlantic County Puerto Rican Parade
In 1995, a group came together with the stated purpose of preserving the heritage, culture and history of Puerto Rico in New Jersey. Therefore, the Atlantic County Puerto Rican Parade was established as the signature event around which all the other activities of the day revolved. This one-day event is an annual celebration of the past, present and future of all Puerto Ricans, keeping current the awareness and vitality of the Puerto Rican heritage and culture.
On Sunday, August 9, 2009, the Atlantic County Puerto Rican Parade will be holding its 13th Annual Parade on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J. The Parade will begin at 12 Noon. Following the parade there will be a Latin Music Festival that will end around 10:00 p.m. The Parade Committee is very proud of its progress in establishing this parade as one of the largest in New Jersey. Our goal is not only to have a parade, but also to continuously educate our community on the history, heritage, culture, and arts not only of Puerto Rico, but the entire Latino community. We are very proud of the people, businesses and corporations, who have year after year supported this annual celebration, thereby helping to bring all cultures of our multicultural society closer together. The Puerto Rican Parade of Atlantic County is excited about its 13th Annual Parade and associated activities planned for the coming year. We look forward to seeing you there. (The Atlantic County Puerto Rican Parade is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation).