Seasonal & Holidays

Pandemic Forces Cancelation Of Philadelphia's Puerto Rican Day Parade

Organizers said the decision was made to ensure the health and safety of the community.

September 23, 2021

The pandemic has forced the cancelation of Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican Day parade for the second year in a row. The Concilio Organization made the announcement Wednesday.

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The parade had been scheduled for Sunday.

Concilio says it will refund any payments made for this year’s parade. Organizers said the decision was made to ensure the health and safety of the community.

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