Source: Rep. Josué Ortega Office
DOVER, DE – On Thursday, June 11th, Rep. Josué Ortega (D-Wilmington) will host a public celebration at Legislative Hall to recognize Delaware’s first Puerto Rico Day.
The festivities will begin with a flag raising ceremony at the East Steps of Legislative Hall at 11:00 AM, immediately followed by a press conference. Festivities, including live singing, dancing, and music, will take place on the Green, across from the main entrance to Legislative Hall, during and following the press conference.
To conclude the event, Governor Matt Meyer will join Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Senator Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, other speakers, and Representative JosueOrtega to officially sign House Bill 290, which establishes Puerto Rico Day in Delaware, into law.
WHAT: Puerto Rico Day Celebration and Bill Signing
WHO: Rep. JosueOrtega, 3rd Representative District
Gov. Matt Meyer
Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay
Sen. Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, 3rd Senate District
WHEN: Thursday, June 11th, 2026
11:00am – 1:30pm
WHERE: East Steps of Legislative Hall, Legislative Mall
411 & 410 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901
