19th Annual Festival Latino on Saturday, November 11th and Sunday, November 12th, 2017 . This annual fundraiser is to benefit Amigos Internacional, an outreach organization for the Latino community.
The Festival Latino is not just another Festival in Wilmington, it has a lot to offer everyone. This event gives people a chance to embrace the Latino cultures and traditions from around the world. This is a great opportunity for everybody to share their cultures with each other, while in turn becoming aware of all the services, resources, and cultural interests available in our community. Festival Latino has a wide range of nonprofits and other organizations that promote themselves and how they benefit the community. There will be exhibitors, from non-profits, arts and crafts to small businesses coming from Wilmington and other surrounding areas . Mushpa + Mensa will be there representing!!!
Annual Latino Festival at Ogden Park in Wilmington, NC, features an opportunity to enjoy South and Central- American food and culture. The event includes a variety of folkloric traditional dances, food, and crafts from Latin/Hispanic countries, among them Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Venezuela. Also: Piñatas, live music, clowns, mascots, balloons, giant inflatable rides, shows every half hour, lots of games with prizes, and a salsa dance contest. Sunday’s festival includes entertainment, food and a childrens’ soccer tournament.
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