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Lowell mayor leads Puerto Rican flag-raising ceremony
Summary
Lowell held a Puerto Rican flag-raising and community celebration on Aug. 9, 2026, featuring remarks from festival organizers, a city proclamation naming the day, and a mayoral citation for a longtime volunteer.
The mayor led a ceremonial raising of the Puerto Rican flag in Lowell on Aug. 9, 2026, honoring the island’s culture and the local Puerto Rican community. On behalf of the city, he praised residents, veterans and community members for contributing to Lowell’s vibrancy and closed his remarks with, "Viva Puerto Rico. Viva Lowell."
The ceremony included remarks from the president of the festival organizers, who said the event was meant to honor "our history, our culture, our struggles, our strength, and the pride of generations before us." City Councilor Belinda Drann read a proclamation declaring Aug. 9, 2026, as Puerto Rican Flag Raising Day and Festival in Lowell. The mayor also presented an official citation to volunteer Juan Gonzales Tito for his years of service to the Lowell Puerto Rican Festival. Attendees were then invited to gather for the flag raising and the playing of the national anthem.
