EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) – More than 500,000 people will descend upon East Harlem on Saturday for the 40th anniversary of the 116th Street Festival, celebrating Puerto Rican culture, music, food and more.

The 20-block festival leads up to the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade, which will be held along Fifth Avenue on Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about the 116th Street Festival:

Timing

The festival kicks off at 10 a.m. and is expected to run through 5 p.m., according to organizers.

Street closures

The following streets will be shut down at the discretion of the NYPD: • Third Avenue between 106th Street and 122nd Street • 116th Street between Lexington Avenue and Second Avenue

Performers

Tito Puente Jr., Frankie Negrón and Luis Damón are all set to take the stage

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