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Annual Puerto Rican Festival RVA celebrates heritage and culture

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Attendees at the 4th Annual Puerto Rican Festival RVA at Dorey Park June 27. (Courtesy WTVR)

The Puerto Rican Festival RVA brought together community members from across the country to celebrate Puerto Rican heritage and culture in Henrico's Dorey Park on Saturday.

Hosted by Rising Up Now, the 4th annual event featured music, dance, authentic cuisine, live performances and cultural storytelling. Attendees traveled from as far as Florida, New York and Georgia to take part.

Organizer Maria Arroyo said the turnout reflected the festival's broad appeal.

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