HUMBOLDT PARK — The annual Puerto Rican Festival and parade, Fiestas Puertorriqueñas, kicks off Thursday in Humboldt Park.
The massive celebration of culture is celebrating its 34th year at Division Street and California Avenue with live music, entertainment, food, arts and carnival rides.
The festival starts at 3 p.m. Thursday and runs until 10:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
On Saturday and Sunday the festivities start at noon.
The People's Parade along Division Street will be held Saturday, starting at 2 p.m. at Division and Western avenues.
Admission to Fiestas Puertorriqueñas is free, but carnival rides are an additional cost.
The fest is sponsored by the Puerto Rican Parade Committee of Chicago.
Live music schedule:
Friday
3 p.m. Bendicion
3:30 p.m. Redeemed Worship
4:30 p.m. Rumba de Barrio
5:30 p.m. Kayvan Vega/Willito Otero
6:30 p.m. Nino Segarra
7:30 p.m. Pedro Conga
Saturday
3 p.m. Pinqy Ring
3:30 p.m. Bolo Flow
4 p.m. Orquesta Explosion
4:30 p.m. La Voz Univision
5 p.m. Mambo 7
6 p.m. La Nueva Patrulla 15
7:45 p.m. Johnny Rivera
Sunday
2 p.m. Azeris Band
2:30 p.m. Orquesta Leal
3:15 p.m. Hermanos Olavaria
4 p.m. Giselle Tavera
4:30 p.m. Orquesta Suave
5:15 p.m. Chicago Latin Groove
6 p.m. Anthony Cruz
7:45 p.m. Luisito Carrion
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