Rhode Island’s Dominican festival, the largest of its kind in New England, returns next month, bringing music, dancing and a Major League Baseball superstar to Providence.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Where and when?
The celebration takes place on Aug. 7. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. at Thurbers Avenue and Broad Street, making its way toward the entrance of Roger Williams Park. Live music and other festivities run from noon to 8 p.m. at the park’s Temple to Music.
Performers and grand marshals
Retired Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez is among the list of this year’s grand marshals, which also includes Miss Rhode Island USA winner Elaine Collado, Public Safety Commissioner Steven Paré, Providence Sports & Leadership Director Kennedy Arias, and entrepreneurs Mercedes Mendez and Huascar Montilla.
Performers include Miriam Cruz, a merengue vocalist from Santo Domingo whose career spans four decades. The award-winning artist recently performed at a Lincoln Center event in New York City, and will now bring her music to Providence.
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Also taking the stage will be Karlos Rosé, a Dominican Bachata artist who launched his singing career at age 17 on Dominican TV show “Divertido con Jochy.” His 2012 cover of Bruno Mars’ “Just the Way You Are” rocketed to the top of Billboard’s tropical songs chart.
Salsa artist Shawnee Taveras, known by her stage name, EhShawnee, is also headlining the festival. She has also…
