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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 28th 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 at Walmart (the backside of Marathon gas station- by the ponds) we will proceed on Malabar Road SE, to San Filippo Drive, to Community Pkwy into -Eastern Florida State College Palm Bay-(Next to the Aquatic Center )
🚧 Malabar Road closes at 9:00 AM SHARP ⏰ All parade participants must arrive at Walmart (1040 Malabar Rd SE) by 8:45 AM 🚫 No entry permitted after 8:50 AM
FESTIVAL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWS THE PARADE AT EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE- PALM BAY, FLORIDA!
🚗 Vendors: All support vehicles must be moved before 10:00 AM No vehicle movement allowed during the parade
WHEN: Saturday, OCTOBER 4,2025 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, Walmart 1040 Malabar Rd. SE, Palm Bay, Florida 32907
PARADE STAGING begins on SATURDAY, OCT. 4, at 8:30am at the backside of Marathon gas station – by the ponds. Please follow the signs once you enter the park. There are 4 Parade Sections this year. Please follow the signs as you pull in.
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 get to Walmart please check in with Edwin Santos for your parade Section number. Parade line up formation begins at Walmart and the parade will go do Malabar SE to San Filippo Dr, Community Pkwy- Eastern Florida State College -Palm Bay. (Next to the Aquatic Center) .
Time of Formation: ALL PARADE PARTICIPANTS MUST BE IN T HEIR 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 8:50 AM
The parade ends at Eastern Florida State College Palm Bay, and the Multicultural festival begins OUTSIDE – 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 Eastern Florida State College Palm Bay. 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 Eastern Florida State College – (Vendors please enter on Jupiter Blvd SE to Manchester Circle where the 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 Walmart (1040 Malabar Rd SE) by 8:45 AM 🚫 No entry permitted after 8:50 AM
🚗 Vendors: All support vehicles must be moved before 10:00 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 8:50AM 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 28 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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This year’s theme is: “The Echoes of Wisdom of Our Elders”, a powerful reminder of the depth and richness of Hispanic heritage, honoring the lessons and traditions passed down through families, communities, and generations.
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.
We proudly dedicate this year’s parade to Orocovis, Puerto Rico, a vibrant municipality known as “The Heart of Puerto Rico” whose spirit and cultural richness embodies the very essence of our celebration.
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 4, 2025
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 • 🎉 Our Signature Gala Awards is now completely full — thank you for the overwhelming support! We’re so excited to celebrate with you this Friday evening in true vintage Hollywood style. 🕺💃 Date & Time: Friday, October 3, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM • Venue: Eastern Florida State College – Melbourne Campus, Building 16 Student Union 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 • Theme: Legacy – “The Echoes of Wisdom of Our Hispanic Elders” • 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: Vintage 1950s Old Hollywood – Channel Rita Moreno or Jackie Onassis with short or long vintage-style dresses and a touch of Spanish flair. Think Desi Arnaz or Ricardo Montalban—suits, sports coats, guayaberas with slacks, high-waisted trousers, and maybe even a fedora.
Thank you for all your help and support and look forward to celebrating our 28 years of cultural heritage and festivities with our community!
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