Noche Caribeña
Since 2017, PRAA has hosted the Noche Caribeña concert at Navy Pier’s Polk Bros Park Lake Stage Lawn. In partnership with Navy Pier, this summertime event is FREE and open to the public. Featured are Cuatristas along with international and local artists with their groups, as well as, up and coming musicians. This concert offers audience members multiple music genres including Puerto Rican and Afro-Caribbean folk, popular Latin American, big band, salsa, ballads, bomba and plena interpretations. Set with a backdrop of Navy Pier, spectacular views of Chicago and the resonances of music draw Chicago residents and visitors for an enjoyable evening concert.
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National Coquito Festival
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Established in 2018, PRAA’s National Coquito Festival celebrates Puerto Rican culture through food, music, and a coquito competition. Honoring this beloved holiday drink, the event preserves tradition, fosters community pride, and invites participants to share treasured family recipes for a chance to earn the title of best coquito.









