WXXI News intern Natasha Kaiser captures the sights of the 2025 Puerto Rican parade and festival.
Every summer, thousands gather for the festival, which offers music, food and community and celebrates the pride of a rich heritage.
Pride on display at Puerto Rican parade and festival
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A man spins a Puerto Rican flag during the Puerto Rican parade and festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Rochester.
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A man and girl ride a motorcycle flying the Puerto Rican flag during the Puerto Rican parade and festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Rochester.
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A young boy holds a Puerto Rican flag during the Puerto Rican parade and festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Rochester.
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Hundreds gathered for the Puerto Rican parade and festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Rochester.
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Hundreds gather for the Puerto Rican parade and festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Rochester.
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Two women stand under a Puerto Rican flag umbrella during the Puerto Rican parade and festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Rochester.
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A group of dancers at the Puerto Rican parade and festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Rochester.
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Festival-goers check out merchandise for sale at the Puerto Rican festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Rochester.
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