Festival Betances 2026 - Boricua Legacy: Shaping America’s Story

Join Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción for Festival Betances, one of Boston’s longest-running and most beloved Puerto Rican cultural festivals.&nbsp; Help keep the tradition alive for generations to come.&nbsp; <a href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/ibaboston/festival-betances-2026-boricua-legacy-shaping-america-s-story">Support Festival Betances Today.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; This year’s celebration honors the enduring power of Puerto Rican culture, music, activism, and community — from the streets of Villa Victoria to every corner of the American story.&nbsp; Throughout the day, Festival Betances will feature:&nbsp; <ul><li>Live salsa and tropical music performances&nbsp;</li><li>A community parade through Villa Victoria&nbsp;</li><li>Art activations and cultural programming&nbsp;</li><li>Family-friendly activities&nbsp;</li><li>Gallery experiences and exhibit tours inside La CASA&nbsp;</li><li>Puerto Rican food, culture, and community pride&nbsp;</li></ul>Event lineup:&nbsp;<ul><li>Headliner: Luisito Ayala Y La Puerto Rican Power&nbsp;</li><li>Fabián Torres&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Liberty Vibes — U.S. Army Reserve Salsa Band&nbsp;</li><li>Brenda K. Starr&nbsp;</li></ul>____________________________________________________________________________&nbsp; &nbsp; Únase a Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) para el regreso del Festival Betances, uno de los festivales culturales puertorriqueños más históricos y queridos de Boston.&nbsp; La celebración de este año honra el poder duradero de la cultura, la música, el activismo y la comunidad puertorriqueña — desde las calles de Villa Victoria hasta cada rincón de la historia estadounidense.&nbsp; Durante el día, el Festival Betances contará con:&nbsp; • Música en vivo de salsa y tropical&nbsp; • Desfile comunitario por Villa Victoria&nbsp; • Activaciones artísticas y programación cultural&nbsp; • Actividades familiares&nbsp; • Experiencias de galería y recorridos en La CASA&nbsp; • Comida puertorriqueña, cultura y orgullo comunitario&nbsp; &nbsp; ¡Cartel completo y horarios a continuación!&nbsp;<ul><li>Luisito Ayala Y La Puerto Rican Power&nbsp;</li><li>Fabián Torres&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Liberty Vibes — U.S. Army Reserve Salsa Band&nbsp;</li><li>Brenda K. Starr&nbsp;</li></ul>

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