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U.T.B. United Third Bridge Inc. Educational and Cultural Fund, “Self Esteem Through Education” Proudly Presents: Palm Bay Florida’s 29th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival in Partnership with Gary Yeomans Ford Palm Bay, the City of Palm Bay and Eastern Florida State College, co-sponsored by Launch CU.
PARADE FORMATION WILL BEGIN at 8:30 AM
WHEN: Saturday, OCTOBER 24,2026 TIME: PARADE BEGINS @ 10AM, FESTIVAL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWS UNTL 7PM
We are excited to welcome everyone to U.T.B. United Third Bridge Inc.’s 28th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade and Multicultural Festival!
THE PARADE begins promptly at 10AM, Malabar Rd. to Palm Bay City Hall – OUR HISTORICAL PARADE ROUTE IS BACK!
PARADE STAGING begins on SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 2026 at 8:30am. There are 4 Parade Sections this year. Please follow the signs.
Parade Line Up Formation: Our Parade line up formation will begin at 8:30am and all participants must be in their specific parade lineup spot by 9:00am. 🚫 No entry permitted after 8:50 AM Once you arrive, please check in with Edwin Santos for your parade Section number. Parade line up formation begins on Eldron Blvd, the parade will go down Malabar SE to Palm Bay City Hall. 120 Malabar Rd. SE Palm Bay, Florida 32909
Time of Formation: ALL PARADE PARTICIPANTS MUST BE IN THEIR DESIGNATED DIVISION (SECTION) AND POSITION LINE UP BY 9:00 AM (see Edwin at Parade check in on Saturday for your position number).🚫 No entry permitted after 9:00 AM
The parade ends at Palm Bay City Hall, and the Multicultural festival begins OUTSIDE in the parking lots- RAIN OR SHINE until 7:00 PM.
PLEASE NOTE
ROADS WILL BE CLOSED DOWN AT 9:00AM TO VEHICLES FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE AND WILL REOPEN WHEN THE PARADE IS COMPLETE AND THE FESTIVAL BEGINS AT APPROXIMATELY NOON (12pm).
Due to our 501©3 non-profit status, political candidates and/or their supporters are not allowed to march and/or to include a float during this parade. Nevertheless, political parties are allowed to march as a group and can have floats in this parade as long as they do not wear clothing in support of and/or not supporting any political candidates and do not have any political paraphernalia supporting or not supporting any political candidates.
Day of Parade you can contact either:
Margarita Chavez Vendor Check in Contact and Samantha Lopez-Bickman, PRDP & Festival President, Vendor Check in Contact: (863) 381-4858
Edwin Santos, PARADE CHECK IN CONTACT: (917) 693-7195
VENDOR SET UP begins at 7:30am Please follow the EVENT signs once you enter Palm Bay City Hall. YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN TENTS, TABLES, CHAIRS etc. WE PROVIDE THE 10 x 10 VENDOR SPOT!
The VENDOR LOCATION will be at PALM BAY CITY HALL – Vendors please follow the signs for Multicultural festival set up will begin. The Festival will be held until 7pm.🚧 Malabar Road closes at 9:00 AM SHARP ⏰ All parade participants must arrive at Eldron Blvd by 8:45 AM 🚫 No entry permitted after 9:00 AM
🚗 Vendors: All support vehicles must be moved before 9:30 AM
VENDORS, PLEASE CHECK in with Samantha Lopez-Bickman and Margarita Chavez when you get there, and they will provide you with your set up location.
PLEASE NOTE All VENDORS must be in their designated spots by 8:54AM and set up by 10AM!
ROADS WILL BE CLOSED DOWN AT 9:00AM TO VEHICLES FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE AND WILL REOPEN WHEN THE PARADE IS COMPLETE AND THE FESTIVAL BEGINS AT APPROXIMATELY NOON 12pm.
We are very excited to share our cultural festivities with the community for 29 years. It means a lot to us at UTB United Third Bridge to keep the traditions of our Latin Community alive and to continue the legacy of our Founder, Samuel C. Lopez.
Thank you again to everyone for all your help and support!
With much gratitude,
U.T.B. United Third Bridge, Inc. Board of Directors: Samuel D. Lopez, Samantha Lopez-Bickman, Edwin Santos, Margarita Chavez, and Ryan Crawford
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We are proud to dedicate the 2026 parade to Corozal, Puerto Rico. In doing so, we honor the people, culture, and legacy of a municipality whose vibrant traditions, deep community pride, and artistic spirit have shaped Puerto Rican history for generations. Corozal’s stories, rhythms, and creative expressions enrich our shared cultural canvas, making this dedication a meaningful tribute to the heart of our heritage. Corozal is also home to the Centro Histórico de Cibuco, a place that preserves Taíno heritage, local history, and the artistic traditions that define the region.
This year’s theme: The Arts, “Many Voices. One Canvas: Where Culture Comes Alive and Community Thrives,” honors and highlights the way The Arts carry our culture. Every rhythm, color, dance step, and story becomes a brushstroke on our shared canvas. Through art, we remember where we come from, celebrate who we are, and imagine what we can become. It is through these creative expressions that our many voices rise together, vibrant, diverse, and united, bringing our culture to life for the next generation.
As Florida’s oldest Puerto Rican Day Parade in the State of Florida, our event is more than a tradition. Through education, unity, and celebration, we empower the next generations and uplift the voices that shape our community.
U.T.B. remains deeply committed to advocacy and outreach through scholarships, emergency support, holiday programs, and small business initiatives.
This is a FREE event for the community and the oldest Puerto Rican Day Parade in the State of Florida that typically attracts thousands of people.
The City of Palm Bay has named the main entrance to City Hall, ” Samuel C. Lopez Way” in memory of our founder, Samuel C. Lopez who established the first annual Puerto Rican Day Parade in Brevard County in November 1997, the first annual Brevard County Family Salsa Festival and the first Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in the Space Coast in May 2002, Florida’s Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc. which continues to operate in Melbourne, Florida, Brevard County. Sadly, Samuel C. Lopez passed away unexpectedly January 11,2021. UTB’s board continues to stay committed to carry on his legacy and vision for the Hispanic and minority community in Brevard County and since his passing we dedicate our Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade to him.
The Puerto Rican Day Parade begins promptly at 10amSATURDAY October 24, 2026
The Puerto Rican Day Parade Festival immediately follows. The Festival emcee Boriqua Posse, Anthony Quinones, along with live performances, entertainers, artists, vendors, food trucks offering mouthwatering ethnic foods and unique merchandise, an automobile and antique car show will leave you in awe, a health and wellness self-care area, local businesses and informational non-profit organizations along with political candidates representing local, state, and national levels, all coming together to showcase their efforts and engage with our community in a fun-filled family atmosphere creating an unforgettable experience.
This year’s, events will continue to help support our mission and endow LOCAL Hispanic students annually with scholarships for continued education and will continue to promote Hispanic culture throughout the year in our community.
We are currently seeking community partners, sponsors and volunteers for this Annual weekend of events and we appreciate all tax-deductible donations.
If you are interested in reserving a spot to set up a vendor booth or becoming a parade participant, and/or having a float in the parade please contact Edwin Santos, Margarita Chavez or Samantha Lopez-Bickman at (863) 381-4858 or email us at: utbinc77@gmail.com. If you would like to purchase Gala tickets or would like to sponsor a table for your company online, please feel free to contact us directly.
Signature Awards Gala🎉DETAILS COMING SOON • 🎉
Our Signature Gala Awards! We’re so excited to celebrate with you! 🕺💃
Date & Time: Friday, October 23, 2026
• Venue:
• Theme:
• Highlights: An elegant evening honoring visionary leaders and organizations with music, cultural performances, tributes, dinner, dancing, and the presentation of our Signature Awards honoring community champions
• Attire:
Thank you for all your help and support and look forward to celebrating our 29 years of cultural heritage and festivities with our community!
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