Humboldt Park's 'Benito Bowl' Brought the Block Together for Bad Bunny's Historic Super Bowl Halftime Show

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Humboldt Park · February 22, 2026

Humboldt Park turned into one big block party on February 8th as Chicago's Puerto Rican community gathered to watch one of their own take center stage at Super Bowl LX. With reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny — born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — headlining the halftime show, neighborhood bars, restaurants, and cultural centers dubbed their watch parties "Benito Bowls," and the energy on Paseo Boricua was electric.

Local hotspot La Bruquena on West Division Street was packed wall-to-wall with fans cheering, singing, and celebrating as Bad Bunny delivered a landmark performance for Latino culture worldwide. Pe Erre, the beloved domino club on Division Street co-owned by Miriam Belez, also hosted a spirited watch party — fitting, since the club's very name was inspired by the artist's iconic rallying cry for Puerto Rico. The Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center rounded out the neighborhood's lineup of official Benito Bowl events, giving residents of all ages a place to celebrate together.

For Humboldt Park — home to the largest concentration of Puerto Ricans in the Midwest — the moment carried deep cultural weight. Neighbors who packed into local venues weren't just watching a halftime show; they were witnessing their heritage celebrated on the world's biggest stage. If you missed the festivities, keep an eye on community boards and neighborhood social pages for upcoming cultural events at your favorite Paseo Boricua spots.

Sources:
1. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/photos-bad-bunny-super-bowl-watch-party-in-humboldt-park/
2. https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicagos-humboldt-park-ready-for-the-benito-bowl-heres-where-to-watch/