The Bristol Borough Puerto Rican Day Festival was a chance for those of Puerto Rican heritage to come together and celebrate their heritage while listening to authentic music and enjoying authentic food.
Norma Sullivan, president of the Puerto Rican Cultural Association of Bucks County, was pleased with the crowd that turned out for the 46th festival.
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The rain held off for the majority of the festival, which took over the Bristol Borough waterfront between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Vendors lined the park and a wide variety of foods were available for patrons.
“We knew that it could rain, but so far God has been good to us,” Sullivan said.
There are many cultural festivals held at the park throughout the year including Celtic Day, African American Day and the Italian Day festival. According to Sullivan, Puerto Rican day stands out because of the entertainment. This year, a world-renowned guitarist and famous freestyle group TKA performed at different points throughout the festival.
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“It’s just overwhelming to see all of my friends and family who come out to the festival,” Sullivan said.
“I think that the music, the people and the energy all have huge parts in setting us apart,” she added.
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As Bristol works to grow the community and revitalized its business district, cultural festival have become an important keystone for the diverse town of around 10,000 people.
According to Sullivan, planning for the 47th annual Puerto Rican Day Festival will begin in August.
