Trenton will celebrate the Puerto Rican Community at City Hall

On Thursday May 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Trenton City Hall the Trenton Puerto Rican Community and Friends Organization will be hosting a swearing-in ceremony for their new executive officers, according to a press release.

Following the ceremony, the group will then honor the lives of the Borinqueneers, the 65th infantry regiment of the U.S. Army, and which was made up solely of soldiers of Puerto Rican descent. The regiment, who took the nickname Borinqueneers, honoring the indigenous Tainos of Puerto Rico, served in three wars: World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. After decades of demanding proper recognition for their contribution and sacrifices, they were finally honored, in 2014, by receiving the Congressional Gold Medal which is the highest expression of national appreciation The Puerto Rican community has a long history in the City of Trenton, with many arriving between the 1950s and 1970s.

And with their vibrant community came a vibrant parade, with “El Desfile Puertorriqueño” — also known as the “Puerto Rican Parade of Trenton” — taking over the city streets with floats, representing every town on the island. This parade occurred for decades, and The Trenton Puerto Rican Community & Friends Organization recognizes the impact that these parades and past events had in strengthening the Puerto Rican identity within the community and providing an opportunity to learn and connect with their native roots.

The swearing-in ceremony will feature the new executive board being confirmed into their new positions to show their commitment to honor and preserve the Puerto Rican Culture.