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Lowell Puerto Rican Festival approved for Aug. 8—; organizers plan police detail after 8,000-person turnout last year
Summary
Event coordinator Elizabeth Gonzalez told commissioners the Lowell Puerto Rican Festival (Aug. 8-9) will mark its 46th year, expects large crowds and has coordinated police detail and private security; the license commission approved a two-day alcohol permit.
Elizabeth Gonzalez, the festival coordinator, told the commission the Lowell Puerto Rican Festival will return Aug. 8-9, 2026 at JFK Plaza and expects substantial attendance. "We had over 8,000 people within the 2 day event" last year, she said, and confirmed plans for police detail and a security company to ID alcohol purchasers.
Commissioners asked about bartender certifications and police coordination; Gonzalez said she would meet with police next week to finalize security arrangements. The commission approved the two one-day alcohol licenses by voice vote.
