Puerto Rican pride shines bright at Puerto Rican Parade in Orlando

A huge celebration filled the streets of downtown Orlando on Saturday as thousands of people gathered for the third annual Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival.

Puerto Rican pride shined bright during the event with dancing, music and much more.

The theme for this year's parade was healthcare, so Puerto Ricans also got a chance to receive important health services over at Orlando City Hall.

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People from the island and throughout Central Florida came out to see all the excitement.

The parade kicked off at the corner of Orange Avenue and Concord Street as floats and marchers made their way down Orange Avenue to the Doctor Philips Center for the Performing Arts.

Just like last year, there were meetup spots to watch the parade with people from your hometown.

For example, Guayama is right at the start of the parade, near Amelia Street; Bayamon is near Robinson Street; and San Juan is almost at the end of the parade near South Street.

Watch the full parade here:

Watch Live: Florida Puerto Rico Parade
This is the commerical free live stream of the Florida Puerto Rican Parade in downtown Orlando
Posted by WFTV Channel 9 on Saturday, April 27, 2019

Great turnout for the Puerto Rican Parade! 🇵🇷 pic.twitter.com/fRp2uLWekB
— Orlando Fire Dept (@OrlandoFireDept) April 27, 2019

I had the privilege of serving as a Guest of Honor at the 3rd Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival. Together with @OrangeCoFL Commissioners and employees, we are proud to celebrate the diversity and traditions of the Puerto Rican culture with our residents. pic.twitter.com/gA2tI9AxWH
— Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings (@OCFLMayor) April 27, 2019

Always great to see @NAlvarezWFTV and @GWarmothWFTV! Thanks for taking the time to interview @OrlandoPDChief Rolón and the significance of his parade dedication. pic.twitter.com/f2PgAkWgmE
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) April 27, 2019

What a beautiful day for the annual Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival in @DWNTWN_ORLANDO. It’s another way our inclusive, welcoming community celebrates our diversity. pic.twitter.com/r8qncumPj3
— Mayor Buddy Dyer (@orlandomayor) April 27, 2019

#PuertoRico Parade 🇵🇷 @WFTV pic.twitter.com/2YvxT50Ft7
— Christopher Heath (@CHeathWFTV) April 27, 2019

Mickey and Minnie Mouse ladies and gentlemen @WFTV pic.twitter.com/MT6xswOsc7
— Samantha Manning (@SamManningNews) April 27, 2019

Let the festivities begin!! ⁦@WFTV⁩ pic.twitter.com/Ui27i2jay1
— Samantha Manning (@SamManningNews) April 27, 2019

WE ARE LIVE right now at The Florida Puerto Rican Parade on @WFTV ch 9 pic.twitter.com/EdQyiiPv3I
— Jorge Estevez (@jesteveztv) April 27, 2019

Cheese! We’re on the way down Orange Ave at noon @WFTV with @GWarmothWFTV & @NAlvarezWFTV. pic.twitter.com/mHVAdPQrLV
— Racquel Asa (@RAsaWFTV) April 27, 2019

We are getting set for the 3rd Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival! You still have time to come downtown or tune in at 12pm on WFTV Channel 9 Join Nancy Alvarez, WFTV Jorge Estevez WFTV Estee and me for live coverage! pic.twitter.com/117thtYXX6
— greg warmoth wftv (@GWarmothWFTV) April 27, 2019