UTB United Third Bridge Puerto Rico Relief Fund

05/17/2026

05/09/2026

👑 La Reina 2026 — Now Accepting Nominees
29th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade & Multicultural Festival
Palm Bay, Florida, Hosted by U.T.B. United Third Bridge, Inc. in partnership with Gary Yeomans Ford Palm Bay and the City of Palm Bay co-sponsored by Launch Credit Union and Into the Spotlight Talkshow.

Florida, it’s your time to shine!
We are officially opening the call for La Reina 2026, the cultural ambassador and shining representative of this year’s historic celebration.

Who We’re Looking For
A queen who embodies:
• Cultural pride
• Leadership
• Community spirit
• Confidence and grace
• Love for Puerto Rican and Hispanic heritage
• A heart for service and unity
• Ages 23–55

About the Event
La Reina 2026 will represent the community during:
• Our Signature Awards Gala on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
• The 29th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade, Oct. 24, 2026
• The Multicultural Festival at Palm Bay City Hall, Oct. 24, 2026
• Community appearances
• Cultural events throughout the 2025-2026 year

This Year’s Theme
🎨 “The Arts — Many Voices, One Canvas; Where Culture Comes Alive and Community Thrives.”

Event Details
Florida's 29th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade & Multicultural Festival
📍Palm Bay City Hall
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Parade Staging: 8:00 AM (Roads close at 8:45 AM)
• Parade Kickoff: 10:00 AM
• Festival: Immediately following the parade – until 7 PM

We are proud to return to our historic parade route on Malabar Road, ending at Palm Bay City Hall — now fully reopened after construction.

This year’s parade is dedicated to the vibrant municipality of Corozal, Puerto Rico, honoring its heritage, resilience, and contributions to our diaspora.

Why Participate?
La Reina becomes a symbol of:
• Cultural unity
• Community pride
• Representation for our youth
• The beauty and strength of our heritage

Your participation helps support:
• Scholarships for local Hispanic students
• Cultural programming
• Community outreach throughout the year

How to Apply
📧 [email protected]
📞 863‑381‑4858
🌐 UTBUnitedThirdBridge.org

Step into your crown.
Represent your culture.
Shine for your community.
In Unity There Is Strength.

👑 Will YOU be La Reina 2026

Palm Bay Florida's 29th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade & Multicultural Festival

02/07/2026

🇵🇷 SAVE THE DATE — OCTOBER 2026 🇵🇷
29TH ANNUAL PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE & MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA - Hosted by U.T.B. United Third Bridge, Inc.
In partnership with Gary Yeomans Ford Palm Bay and the City of Palm Bay
🌺🇵🇷🇺🇸♥️ 🌺🇵🇷🇺🇸♥️

We’re excited to announce that Florida’s 29th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade & Multicultural Festival is coming this October 2026.
🎉 The exact date, time, and location will be announced soon, STAY TUNED! ♥️🇵🇷🎶🌺

This year’s celebration will once again bring together culture, music, food, community pride, and the vibrant spirit of Puerto Rico right here on the Space Coast. You don’t want to miss it!

🎉 Contact us for Parade, Vendor, & Sponsorship Opportunities 🎉

📧 [email protected]

🎶🪇♥️🇵🇷 🇺🇸 🎶🪇♥️🇵🇷 🇺🇸 🎶🪇♥️🪘💃🕺 🚀 🎉 🎟🥁🎤🎶

01/22/2026

“Refusing to disappear is an act of leadership.
From your own language.
From rooms you earned entry into.
From stories that deserve to be told.
No permission required.”

01/19/2026

Today we pause to remember and honor the life, courage, and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man who walked boldly in love, justice, and faith, even in the face of adversity.

Dr. King reminds us that true change begins with compassion, courage, and a commitment to serve others. His dream continues to call us forward to stand for equality, to speak truth with grace, and to build bridges rooted in understanding and unity.

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”

May we honor his legacy not just with words, but through action, choosing kindness, justice, and love in our daily lives. 🖤💛🤎🩶

01/11/2026

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