Photos: Boston Puerto Rican Parade
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Two year-old Alana Assad, a member of the Glamorous Divas, dances on the bike path as a crowd walks past before the start of the Boston Puerto Rican Parade.
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People cheer as dancers pass by during the Boston Puerto Rican Parade.
Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
A member of the Estrellas Tropicales dances during the Boston Puerto Rican Parade.
Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Members of the Caporales San Simon New England perform in the Boston Puerto Rican Parade.
Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Pageant winners representing the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts wave to the crowd from a float during the Boston Puerto Rican Parade.
Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
BOSTON, MA — JULY 27 - A woman dances as she takes part in the annual Boston Puerto Rican Parade in Boston, MA on July 27, 2025. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)
Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Members of the Estrellas Tropicales wear ponchos to keep dry as rain falls before the start of the Boston Puerto Rican Parade.
Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Brightly colored tassels adorned the braids of a dancer with Caporales San Simon New England before the start of the Boston Puerto Rican Parade.
Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Members of the Roberto Clemente Dancers get ready before the start of the Boston Puerto Rican Parade.
Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Dancers with Caporales San Simon New England perform during the Boston Puerto Rican Parade.
Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Pageant winners representing the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts stay dry in a trolley as a light rain falls before the start of the annual Boston Puerto Rican Parade.
Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
A dancer with Caporales San Simon New England reaches for her bag as she gets ready before the start of the Boston Puerto Rican Parade.
Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
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A woman shows her nails done in homage to Puerto Rican culture during the Boston Puerto Rican Parade. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Two year-old Alana Assad, a member of the Glamorous Divas, dances on the bike path as a crowd walks past before the start of the Boston Puerto Rican Parade. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff People cheer as dancers pass by during the Boston Puerto Rican Parade. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff A member of the Estrellas Tropicales dances during the Boston Puerto Rican Parade. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Members of the Caporales San Simon New England perform in the Boston Puerto Rican Parade. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Pageant winners representing the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts wave to the crowd from a float during the Boston Puerto Rican Parade. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff BOSTON, MA — JULY 27 - A woman dances as she takes part in the annual Boston Puerto Rican Parade in Boston, MA on July 27, 2025. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Members of the Estrellas Tropicales wear ponchos to keep dry as rain falls before the start of the Boston Puerto Rican Parade. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Brightly colored tassels adorned the braids of a dancer with Caporales San Simon New England before the start of the Boston Puerto Rican Parade. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Members of the Roberto Clemente Dancers get ready before the start of the Boston Puerto Rican Parade. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Dancers with Caporales San Simon New England perform during the Boston Puerto Rican Parade. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Pageant winners representing the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts stay dry in a trolley as a light rain falls before the start of the annual Boston Puerto Rican Parade. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff A dancer with Caporales San Simon New England reaches for her bag as she gets ready before the start of the Boston Puerto Rican Parade. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Jessica Rinaldi can be reached at
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