September 19 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Palo Magazine presents the second annual El Boricuazo 2026 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts – Thorn Alley, Address: 201 Washington Street, Reading, PA.
Held during Hispanic Heritage Month, El Boricuazo is more than a festival. It was created to preserve Puerto Rican culture and traditions while allowing younger generations to experience and celebrate their roots.
El Boricuazo 2026 will feature live Puerto Rican music, cultural performances, dancing, traditional foods, artists, vendors, family activities, and cultural displays.
Entertainment will include Los Bomberos de la Calle, a Philadelphia-based bomba and plena group led by Anthony Méndez; Pasión Tropical; Azotando el Mambo; Saulo Negrón and Cantar Campesino; and DJ Poli, along with WH Dance Academy cultural dancers and additional entertainment.
Guests will experience Puerto Rican traditions ranging from bomba, plena, and música jíbara to island favorites including alcapurrias, arroz con pernil, bacalaítos, pastelillos, traditional breads and sweets, piraguas, and Puerto Rican coffee. The event will also feature a domino area, Puerto Rican art, cultural displays, vendors, and children’s activities.
EVENT INFORMATION
El Boricuazo 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts – Thorn Alley
201 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601
El Boricuazo 2026 is presented by Palo Magazine, with the support of sponsors and community partners, including Title Sponsor: Reading Hospital – Tower Health and additional sponsors such as: Finanta, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Customers Bank, COCA, Reading Musical Foundation, United Insurance, Reading Furniture & Decor, Kuhn Funeral Home, City of Reading & Mayor Eddie Moran, iHeartRadio Rumba and RMF, along with additional community vendor supporters.