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Hispanic Heritage Festival
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage FestivalJames Weldon Johnson park will host Viva La Fiesta, the Hispanic Heritage Festival once again. This year’s event will feature foods, fashion and fun from the many hispanic cultures living here in Jacksonville. Dance instruction along with other educational opportunities will be presented, as well. There will be music all day, but excitement is on another level with Fulanito headlining. It runs Oct. 15th from 4 - 9 pm. It is a free event with invitations to families and people of all cultures. www.jamesweldonjohnsonpark.org
Hispanic Heritage Month: Viva La Fiesta | River City Live
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Month: Viva La Fiesta | River City LiveThis weekend’s Viva La Fiesta is the exclamation point to end Hispanic Heritage Month. In its third year, the event hosts expect it to be even bigger for a number of reasons. The weather should be gorgeous, Oscarita headlines Saturday night and local band LPT headlines Sunday night a they drop a new CD for public consumption. Expect food, dancing, music and fun for all ages and all cultures. Event coordinator, YaYa brought Josue and Angel from LPT to chat it up with Rance about the experience and the opportunity to showcase the Latin culture.