A Message of Gratitude from Alderman Billy Ocasio

A Message of Gratitude from Alderman Billy Ocasio
On behalf of my office, the Puerto Rican Cultural Center,
and the Coordinating Committee of the Fiesta Boricua,
let me express my deepest gratitude to the sponsors of
the incredibly successful 14th Annual Fiesta Boricua held
on Sunday, September 2, 2007. This event, which is now
the largest one day Latino Festival in the entire Midwest,
drew upwards of 200,000 people.
artisanry, as well as, the friendly and overall warm environment which permeated the entire celebration; it was
truly a day to remember. Besides the two huge stages
on each end of Paseo Boricua, several smaller stages,
as well as storefront vendors, offered additional dance
and musical performances throughout the day. This year,
we began the festival with two religious services and
performances sponsored by two of the area’s largest
Thousands of families enjoyed the food, the music, the churches.
Credits: Elías Carmona
Credits: J.R. Lizardi
Credits: J.R. Lizardi
Photography by Luis Chavez
(Unless otherwise indicated)
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Musical Legends Roy Brown and Tito Nieves
inducted into the Paseo Boricua Walk of Fame
Two new star medallions commemorating the legacy and talent of Nueva Trova singer/ songwriter Roy Brown, and Salsa icon singer, Tito Nieves, attracted hundreds of residents to celebrate
the new arrivals to Division street. In front of El Quijote Bookstore (2525 W. Division St.) one
can find the medallion for Roy Brown, who has devoted himself to singing with a cause for more
than thirty years. At the new lounge, Draft (2535 W. Division St.) Tito Nieves was emotional and
awestruck as he accepted his medallion and said, “this medallion meant more” for him than a
Grammy because “this was coming from the people of this community.”
Las Leyendas Musicales Roy Brown y Tito Nieves iniciados
en el Paseo de la Fama del Paseo Boricua
Dos nuevos medallones de estrellas se estrenaron para conmemorar el legato y talento del cantautor de
la Nueva Trova, Roy Brown, y el ícono de la salsa, Tito Nieves. Cientos de residentes se reunieron en la
celebración de los recién llegados a la calle Division. Delante de la Librería El Quijote (2525 W. Division
St.) se encuentra el medallón para Roy Brown, quien se ha comprometido a cantar para las causas justas
por más que treinta años. En el nuevo bar Draft (2535 W. Division St.), Tito Nieves se conmovió al aceptar
su medallón y declaró que, “este medallón significó más” para él que un Grammy, porque “esto viene del
pueblo de esta comunidad.”
La Voz del Paseo Boricua
La Voz del Paseo Boricua
Credits: J.R. Lizardi
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