{"id":247356,"date":"2026-07-19T22:01:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T22:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/247356\/"},"modified":"2026-07-19T22:01:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T22:01:55","slug":"lehigh-valley-puerto-rican-parade-and-festival-in-allentown-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/247356\/","title":{"rendered":"Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Parade and Festival in Allentown: Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade was held Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown.<\/p>\n<p>The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag at City Hall and a festival at the Allentown Fairgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>See photos below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3225\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-01.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377792\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2466\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-02.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377793\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2813\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-03.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377794\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Carlos Fuentes plays a guitar on the Casa Guadalupe Center float during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3156\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-04.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377800\" \/>Carlos Fuentes plays a guitar on the Casa Guadalupe Center float during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Alena Pizarro, 14, celebrates during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2836\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-05.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377805\" \/>Alena Pizarro, 14, celebrates during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2752\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-06.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377808\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2695\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-07.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377812\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Samuel Negron and Nilsa Lopez celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2380\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-08.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377815\" \/>Samuel Negron and Nilsa Lopez celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2639\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-09.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377818\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2548\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-10.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377821\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2585\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-11.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377822\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2858\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-12.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377823\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2778\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-13.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377824\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2669\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-14.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377825\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2862\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-15.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377826\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Aracelys Lopez sings the Puerto Rican anthem as she stands next to Flor V\u00e9lez, president of Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, during the raising of the Puerto Rican flag before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3200\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-16.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377829\" \/>Aracelys Lopez sings the Puerto Rican anthem as she stands next to Flor V\u00e9lez, president of Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, during the raising of the Puerto Rican flag before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate raising the raising the Puerto Rican flag before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-17.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377834\" \/>People celebrate raising the raising the Puerto Rican flag  before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2908\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-18.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377837\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"H\u00e9ctor Rosado y su Orquesta Hache entertain the huge crowd during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2595\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-19.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377840\" \/>H\u00e9ctor Rosado y su Orquesta Hache entertain the huge crowd during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"H\u00e9ctor Rosado y su Orquesta Hache entertain the huge crowd during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2837\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-20.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377843\" \/>H\u00e9ctor Rosado y su Orquesta Hache entertain the huge crowd during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3073\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-21.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377844\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2818\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-22.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377845\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Grand Marshal Jennifer Ramos speaks during the raising of the Puerto Rican flag before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities were sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3075\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-23.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377849\" \/>Grand Marshal Jennifer Ramos speaks during the raising of the Puerto Rican flag before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities were sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3088\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-24.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377852\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2990\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-25.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377854\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"U.S. Rep. Ryan MacKenzie, R-7th District, speaks during the raising of the Puerto Rican flag before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities were sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3193\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-26.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377856\" \/>U.S. Rep. Ryan MacKenzie, R-7th District, speaks during the raising of the Puerto Rican flag before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities were sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Uni Lopez sings the U.S. national anthem during the raising of the Puerto Rican flag before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities were sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2843\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-27.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377857\" \/>Uni Lopez sings the U.S. national anthem during the raising of the Puerto Rican flag before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities were sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Aurora Alentine enjoys bacalaitos (Puerto Rican salted codfish fritters) during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2651\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-28.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377858\" \/>Aurora Alentine enjoys bacalaitos (Puerto Rican salted codfish fritters) during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3273\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-29.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377859\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2458\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-30.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377860\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate raising the raising the Puerto Rican flag before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3289\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-31.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377861\" \/>People celebrate raising the raising the Puerto Rican flag  before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Master of Ceremonies Victor Martinez, owner of La Mega radio station, welcomes the crowd during the raising of the Puerto Rican flag before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities were sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3168\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-32.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377865\" \/>Master of Ceremonies Victor Martinez, owner of La Mega radio station, welcomes the crowd during the raising of the Puerto Rican flag before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities were sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2695\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-33.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377866\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3195\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-34.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377867\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3226\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-35.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377873\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2179\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-36.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377878\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2952\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-37.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377881\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3346\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-38.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377887\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3183\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-39.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377893\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2956\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-40.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377897\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2985\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-41.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377899\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2901\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-42.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377900\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2851\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-43.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377904\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2892\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-44.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377907\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2565\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-45.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377910\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Puertorrican Cultural Preservation Royal Court stands on the stage during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3221\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-46.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377911\" \/>The Puertorrican Cultural Preservation Royal Court stands on the stage during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2898\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-47.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377912\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3161\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-48.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377913\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2930\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-49.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377914\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3100\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-50.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377915\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3056\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-51.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377916\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2699\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-52.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377920\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3102\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-53.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377924\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2851\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-54.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377928\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2511\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-55.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377931\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3116\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-56.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377934\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3090\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-57.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377935\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown Council Vice President Cynthia Mota waves a Puerto Rican flag during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities were sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3152\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-58.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377937\" \/>Allentown Council Vice President Cynthia Mota waves a Puerto Rican flag during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities were sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown City Council Member Ce-Ce Gerlach celebrates during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2736\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-59.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377940\" \/>Allentown City Council Member Ce-Ce Gerlach celebrates during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"1967\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-60.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377943\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2531\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-61.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377946\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2905\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-62.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377947\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2908\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-63.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377950\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a festival. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3610\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-64.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377956\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3515\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-65.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377960\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-66.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377962\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2917\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-67.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377965\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3264\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-68.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377966\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Alberto DeLeon grills fresh pollo pinchos (chicken on a stick) during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-69.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377967\" \/>Alberto DeLeon grills fresh pollo pinchos (chicken on a stick) during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2709\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-70.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377968\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Master of Ceremonies Victor Martinez, owner of La Mega radio station, welcomes the crowd during the Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities were sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2359\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-71.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377969\" \/>Master of Ceremonies Victor Martinez, owner of La Mega radio station, welcomes the crowd during the  Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities were sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3365\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-72.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377972\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2711\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-73.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377977\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3255\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-74.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377982\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2985\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-75.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377986\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"1951\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-76.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377987\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2924\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-77.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377988\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2719\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-78.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377991\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day's festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3124\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-79.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377994\" \/>People celebrate during the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The day\u2019s festivities, sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation, also included raising the Puerto Rican flag and a parade. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk speaks during the raising of the Puerto Rican flag before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day's festivities were sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3138\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-PuertoRicanParade-80.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"24377995\" \/>Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk speaks during the raising of the Puerto Rican flag before the annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. The day\u2019s festivities were sponsored by Puertorrican Cultural Preservation. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The annual Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade was held Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Allentown. 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