# Event Details - **Event Name**: Vámonos Pa'l Monte: The Procession - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us on 10/17 for the culmination of Vámonos Pa'l Monte, a public art project by Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz and Mural Arts Philadelphia.About this Event is a neighborhood-based, interdisciplinary public art and engagement project conceived by artist Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz with support from costume designer Kristina Tollefson and Mural Arts Philadelphia; a living tribute to Puerto Rican culture, resilience, and the migration stories that shape communities across the diaspora.Walk with us from Center City to Norris Square on Saturday, October 17* and experience the project’s culminating four-mile processional performance firsthand. The procession's route through Philadelphia charts a course that moves from civic and colonial symbolism to neighborhood-centered, communal affirmation, told in five chapters. The artist’s custom processional wardrobe, designed by Tollefson, will draw from Puerto Rico’s landscapes, history, and regional motifs, weaving images and themes of diaspora and inheritance with Philadelphia’s colonial and modern-day histories.Join our shared journey to El Monte at one of the following meeting times and locations:10:00 a.m. 599 Market Street12:00 p.m. Cruz Playground, 5th and Master Streets1:30 p.m. Norris Square Park, North Howard & Diamond StreetsPlease gather outside at all locations.Directly following the procession, neighbors, friends, and procession participants are invited to a celebratory Bombazo in Norris Square Park. Join us for dancing and commemorative photos that capture the rich Puerto Rican community of Norris Square and a shared moment in history. An RSVP secures your meal ticket.* Rain Date: Sunday, October 18Vámonos Pa’l Monte is informed by Raimundi-Ortiz’s lived experience as the daughter of Puerto Ricans who migrated to New York City during the 1950s as part of the Second Great Migration—one of many families that arrived in the United States in search of opportunity while carrying deep connections to the island they left behind. Their experiences of migration, longing, adaptation, and survival form the emotional foundation of this work.Throughout two years of field research and collaboration with partner organizations Norris Square Neighborhood Project and Taller Puertorriqueño, Vámonos Pa’l Monte has been shaped by local histories, community knowledge, and shared storytelling and co-creation. In 2026, as the United States marks 250 years of independence, Vámonos Pa'l Monte invites reflection on whose stories are included within national narratives of liberty and freedom, creating space to consider these complexities while honoring generations of Puerto Ricans whose labor, culture, and contributions have been essential to the fabric of American life. At its core, Vámonos Pa'l Monte is a homecoming in motion, an offering of culture and remembrance, and an open invitation to walk together toward a shared future.Major support for Vámonos Pa'l Monte has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, with additional support from the William Penn Foundation and Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts. Project partners include Taller Puertorriqueño and Norris Square Neighborhood Project.En Español:Vámonos Pa'l Monte: El Procesionalsábado, 17 de octubre, 10 am – 4 pmVámonos Pa’l Monte es un proyecto interdisciplinario de arte público y participación comunitaria, concebido por la artista Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz con el apoyo de la diseñadora de vestuario Kristina Tollefson y Mural Arts Philadelphia; un tributo vivo a la cultura puertorriqueña, a la resiliencia y a las historias de migración que dan forma a las comunidades de toda la diáspora.Camina con nosotros desde Center City hasta Norris Square el sábado 17 de octubre* y vive de cerca la interpretación procesional de cuatro millas que culmina el proyecto. La ruta de la procesión por Filadelfia traza un recorrido que pasa del simbolismo cívico y colonial a una afirmación comunitaria centrada en los barrios, narrada en cinco capítulos. El vestuario de procesión personalizado de la artista, diseñado por Tollefson, se inspirará en los paisajes, la historia y los motivos regionales de Puerto Rico, entrelazando imágenes y temas de la diáspora y la herencia con las historias coloniales y contemporáneas de Filadelfia.Acompáñanos en nuestro recorrido compartido a El Monte en uno de los siguientes horarios y lugares de encuentro:10:00 a.m. 599 de la calle Market12:00 p.m. Cruz Playground, Calles 5 y Master1:30 p.m. Norris Square Park, Calles North Howard y DiamondPor favor, reúnanse en el exterior en todas las ubicaciones.Inmediatamente después de la procesión, invitamos a los vecinos, amigos y participantes de la procesión a un “bombazo” de celebración en Norris Square Park. Acompáñanos a bailar y a tomar fotos conmemorativas que reflejen la rica comunidad puertorriqueña de Norris Square y un momento compartido en la historia. Confirmar tu asistencia te garantiza el ticket de comida.* Fecha alternativa en caso de lluvia: domingo 18 de octubreVámonos Pa’l Monte se inspira en la experiencia vivida por Raimundi-Ortiz como hija de puertorriqueños que emigraron a la ciudad de Nueva York durante la década de los años 50 como parte de la Segunda Gran Migración —una de las muchas familias que llegaron a Estados Unidos en busca de oportunidades, mientras mantenían profundos vínculos con la isla que dejaron atrás. Sus experiencias de migración, añoranza, adaptación y supervivencia conforman la base emocional de esta obra.A lo largo de dos años de investigación de campo y colaboración con las organizaciones aliadas Norris Square Neighborhood Project y Taller Puertorriqueño, Vámonos Pa’l Monte se ha forjado a partir de las historias locales, los conocimientos de la comunidad, el intercambio de relatos y la creación conjunta. En 2026, mientras Estados Unidos celebra 250 años de independencia, Vámonos Pa'l Monte invita a reflexionar sobre qué historias se incluyen en las narrativas nacionales de libertad y autonomía, creando un espacio para considerar estas complejidades al tiempo que se rinde homenaje a generaciones de puertorriqueños cuyo trabajo, cultura y contribuciones han sido esenciales para el tejido de la vida estadounidense. En esencia, Vámonos Pa'l Monte es un regreso al hogar en movimiento, una ofrenda de cultura y memoria, y una invitación abierta a caminar juntos hacia un futuro compartido.Vámonos Pa’l Monte cuenta con el apoyo principal de The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, así como de la William Penn Foundation y el Pennsylvania Creative Industries. Entre los colaboradores del proyecto figuran el Taller Puertorriqueño y el Norris Square Neighborhood Project.Photo by / Foto de Jon Kaufman. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d7524310-bd72-11f1-877e-770309ef2e9f-rimg-w1200-h400-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 10:00 AMFirst Meeting Place: 599 Market StreetInfo: Join us starting at 10 am at 599 Market Street. The Processional will depart this location around 10:40 a.m. | Acompáñanos a partir de las 10:00 a. m. en 599 de la calle Market. La procesión saldrá de este lugar alrededor de las 10:40 a.m.🕑: 12:00 PMSecond Meeting Place: Cruz Playground, 5th and Master StreetsInfo: Join us starting at 12:00 p.m. at Cruz Playground on 5th and Master Streets. The Processional will depart this location between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m. | Acompáñanos a partir de las 12:00 p.m. en el Cruz Playground, en la esquina de las calles 5 y Master. La procesión saldrá de este lugar alrededor entre las 12:30 y la 1 p.m.🕑: 01:30 PMThird Meeting Place: Norris Square Park, North Howard & Diamond StreetsInfo: Join us at Norris Square Park at North Howard & Diamond Streets for a celebratory Bombazo. Attendees may arrive at 1:30 pm to see the conclusion of the Processional. The Bombazo will end around 4:00 p.m. | Acompáñanos en Norris Square Park, en la esquina de las calles North Howard y Diamond, para celebrar un Bombazo. El público asistente puede llegar a las 1:30 p. m. para ver el final de la procesión. El Bombazo terminará alrededor de las 4:00 p.m. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/vámonos-pal-monte-the-procession/100002001402660233 - **Event Categories**: art, meetups, workshops, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: 599 Market St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: 599 Market St - **lat**: 39.9518788 - **long**: -75.1498865 - **full address**: 599 Market St, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Vámonos Pa'l Monte: The Procession - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/db14018050c0a2871d8bc8938bf8327d48101fa6361b723c519cbc42028db6be-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790181964 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Vamonos Pa'l Monte: The Procession being held? - **A:** Vamonos Pa'l Monte: The Procession takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 599 Market St, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Vamonos Pa'l Monte: The Procession? - **A:** Vamonos Pa'l Monte: The Procession is organized by Mural Arts Philadelphia. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Vamonos Pa'l Monte: The Procession is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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