Rose Espinoza served as the parade’s ‘Madrina’ or godmother, State Senator Adam Gomez served as Parade Grand Marshal, State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez, Jacob Oliveira and Orlando Ramos, City Council President Jesse Lederman and Councilors Maria Perez, Lavar Click-Bruce, Justin Hurst, and Zaida Govan, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and members of the Springfield Police and Fire Departments were also in attendance.
Mayor Sarno states, “I am proud to once again march in our Springfield Puerto Rican Parade as we come together to celebrate Springfield’s vibrant and diverse community. The Puerto Rican community have contributed so much to our Springfield, the Commonwealth and the Nation, especially in business, education, medical, public safety, public service and in the United States Armed Forces – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. My administration is proud to support and recognize the great contributions Puerto Ricans have made in the world.”