Springfield Puerto Rican Parade Board to Host Inaugural Parade Breakfast
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Puerto Rican Parade board invites the community to its Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Breakfast on Friday, Sept. 12 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Wyckoff Country Club, located at 233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke.
This celebratory breakfast gathering will honor the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with an uplifting morning of cultural pride, community connection, and inspirational messages. The event will include breakfast, music, a guest entertainment act, and an opportunity for networking among local leaders, professionals, and community members.
Guests will hear from Springfield Puerto Rican Parade board members Ed Nuñez and Wilfredo Lopez, local community leaders, and Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia, who will offer remarks recognizing the importance of Puerto Rican heritage and the contributions of the broader Latino community in Western Mass.
“Our Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff is more than just an event,” said Jayne Astacio Melendez, Springfield Puerto Rican Parade board member. “It’s a moment for us to come together, reflect on our rich culture, and celebrate the strength and unity of our community.”
This kickoff sets the stage for the Springfield Puerto Rican Parade, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14 in downtown Springfield.
Admission is $40 per ticket, with sponsorship-level options. For more information or to RSVP, email Jayne Melendez at [email protected].
