National Borinqueneers Day Commemoration

National Borinqueneers Day Commemoration

Free
Mon, Apr 13, 2026 • 12:00 PM—1:00 PM

About this event

On April 13, the Buffalo Naval Park will host a ceremony near the WNY Hispanic American Veterans Memorial at 12:00 PM to honor National Borinqueneers Day. The designation of April 13 as National Borinqueneers Day recognizes the bravery, service, and sacrifice of the 65th Infantry Regiment, a U.S. Army unit that consisted mostly of soldiers from Puerto Rico. They fought in World War I, World War II, and Korea. This outdoor event is free and open to the public.

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Buffalo Naval Park

Largest inland Naval Park in the United States. Home of USS The Sullivans, USS Little Rock, USS Croaker, and PTF 17. 📍Buffalo, NY ☘️#savethesullivans