Ms. Puerto Rico Connecticut Coronation at the CT Black Latino 30 Under 30 Gala

Name: Ms. Puerto Rico Connecticut Coronation at the CT Black Latino 30 Under 30 Gala
Start: 2026-07-18T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-18T23:00:00-04:00
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury Downtown

Schedule

Sat Jul 18 2026 at 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury Downtown | Waterbury, CT

🇵🇷👑✨ HISTORIC ANNOUNCEMENT ✨👑🇵🇷
The Afro-Caribbean Cultural Center and the Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival are proud to introduce the FIRST EVER titleholders of the Ms. Puerto Rico Connecticut Pageant System!
Please join us in celebrating these phenomenal women who will serve as cultural ambassadors across Connecticut:
👑 Miriam Cruz — Ms. Puerto Rico CT Señorita (Ages 19–35)
👑 Kelvia A. Flores — Ms. Puerto Rico CT Señora (Ages 36–49)
👑 Zeidy Cruz — Ms. Puerto Rico CT Doña (Ages 50+)
🇵🇷 These trailblazing women represent beauty, culture, leadership, and Puerto Rican pride at every stage of life!
✨ While this inaugural year did not include a full competition due to limited applicants, these women successfully completed the application process and have officially been selected as our 2026 titleholders. This moment marks the beginning of something powerful—and we are just getting started!
💫 Join us for their official crowning!
These queens will be crowned at the Connecticut Black & Latino 30 Under 30 Gala
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
📍 Courtyard by Marriott, Waterbury, CT
🎉 Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating youth, culture, and excellence—NOW including a vibrant showcase of Puerto Rican tradition! Our titleholders will take the stage featuring:
✨ Opening Number
👗 Cultural Costumes
💃 Evening Wear
👑 Crowning Moment
🎟️ Tickets are NOW ON SALE — don’t miss this historic celebration!
🌟 LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027 🌟
We are excited to announce that recruitment for the next class of contestants will open August–December 2026, leading to a full competitive pageant experience in June 2027 featuring:
✨ Opening Number
🇵🇷 City/Town National Costume
🏖️ Beach Wear
👗 Evening Gown
🎤 Onstage Question
👑 Titleholders receive incredible benefits including a cash award, cultural travel opportunities, leadership visibility, and the chance to represent Puerto Rican culture across the state!
📢 If you’ve ever dreamed of representing your culture, your community, and your story—YOUR TIME IS COMING!
💖 Congratulations again to our 2026 Queens—your reign begins now!
#MsPuertoRicoCT #PuertoRicanPride 🇵🇷 #CulturaYOrgullo #WaterburyCT #LatinaLeadership #AfroCaribbeanCulturalCenter #RepresentationMatters #BoricuaPower 👑✨