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Parade Honorees 2024
To nominate someone to be recognized for one of our community honors (except the Samuel Tirado Sr. Grand Marshall honor - which is determined by the Parade/Festival Committee) click on the link below to officially nominate a community member;
2024 Nominations Closed - Stay tuned for 2025!
Samuel Tirado Sr. Grand Marshall Honoree
U.S. Secretary of Education
Miguel Cardona
Madrina
Madrina: Maritza Acosta, Waterbury Puerto Rican Mayor of the Day 2014, & Department of Children and Families
Padrino
Tutin Acosta, First ever Waterbury Puerto Rican Mayor of the Day 1987
Cultural Ambassador
Freddy Rosado,
Cuatro Instructor and Cultural Teacher
Community Ambassador
Denise Martinez,
New Opportunities Inc, Jack Paul Noujaim Foundation & ACCC
Sports/Fitness Ambassador
Christopher Ortiz, Founder and Owner of CO Sports Academy, 2023 Puerto Rican Mayor of the Day.
Youth Ambassador
Jaidalynn Alicea,
Miss Connecticut Teen Volunteer 2024
LGBTQ Sylvie Rivera Ambassador
Eddy Rodriguez,
Artist & Waterbury Department of Health
Civil Service Ambassador
Sgt. Adrian Sanchez,
Waterbury Police Department
Faith Ambassador
Migdalia Soto,
Waterbury Baptist Ministries
Educator of the Year
Santa Perez (Posthumous)
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