Attendees flocked to Franklin Park on Saturday for the first day of the weekend-long Puerto Rican Festival.

Spectators can take in live performances, authentic food, local arts and crafts, rides and, culminating the festival at the end of Sunday, the parade, where, organizers say, “he community showcases its culture through fabulous floats, colorful dance troupes, singers, dancers, and appearances by distinguished honorees.”

Astrid Rosado, left, and her friend Jineyska Toledo, right, dance to the beat of Latin music during the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts held in Franklin Park Saturday. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)

Amaya Broussard, of Lynn, keeps cool with a Pina colada during the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts in Franklin Park Saturday. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)

Jackeline Valverde prepares rice with green peas, or arroz con gandales, while cooking in the Sabor Boricua booth during the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts in Franklin Park Saturday. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)

Andy Ortero dances to Latin music during the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts held in Franklin Park Saturday. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)