BUFFALO, N.Y. — Celebrations are underway for the Puerto Rican and Hispanic community in Western New York.
Next week will be their 21st festival, which recognizes the culture and impact of the community. This year's theme is "Unidos Somos Más," which means "united we are more."
A kickoff event was held August 10 to celebrate the upcoming festival.
"When you look around the room, and you see the different colors — white, Black, Asian, our Hispanics — come together again. Unidos somos más. Together we move forward as one. We're not only here to celebrate the Puerto Rican Hispanic community, we're here to celebrate all us and what we can do together," community leader Charlie Torres said.
The Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade will take place on Saturday, August 19 and will kick off at Niagara Square.