The year 2009 marks the 41st celebration of the Puerto Rican Parade in the City of Cleveland. The Parade & festivities are a great historical tradition that has united Clevelanders and Northeast Ohioans for decades.

The Annual Puerto Rican Parade was held on Sunday, July 19th with floats from agencies and social clubs from the community.

See pictures from the 2009 Cleveland Latino Fest.

Don't miss video highlights of the Parade at the bottom of this page.

Scenes from the Puerto Rican Parade

Spanish American Committee Float

2009 Mr and Miss Puerto Rican Image

Congressman Dennis and Elizabeth Kucinich

Parade Padrino and Madrina

Cleveland Police Chief Michael McGrath

Puerto Rican Parade Grand Marshall

Wilfredo Rivera - 'Don Charo'

Cleveland Police Bagpipers

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson

Video Highlights of the Parade

See pictures from the 2009 Latino Fest.

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