HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – It was a celebration of the Puerto Rican and Caribbean culture on Thursday evening in Holyoke.

A free event at Holyoke Media at Court Plaza served as a networking opportunity for local musicians, where they got to meet and get to know one another all while enjoying a night of music.

Kayla Rodriguez, one of the organizers, told 22News they chose to host the Open Port at this location, to show residents what type of events are available in their city. Rodriguez also adds, “Those low-income communities are not frequently exposed to art like this.”

The event was free to all local and non-local residents.