Ring in Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiesta D.C. -- a two-day celebration filled with parades, festivals, and fun events throughout the area.
Fiesta D.C., the largest Latino Festival in the region, will kick things off on Saturday, September 16, with the Parade of Nations. The parade, which will begin at the National Archives Building and end near 14th Street, will be filled with culture and excitement from various Latino countries -- specifically highlighting Panama as the featured country this year. The main stage (at the Museum of Natural History) will be filled with speakers, music, and dancing. Now in its 46th year, the parade will run from 1 p.m. till 5:30 p.m. For information on the parade, you can click right here!PARADE
WHEN: Saturday, Sep. 16 | 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Constitution Avenue NW (between 7th and 14th)FESTIVAL
WHEN: Sunday, Sep. 17 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. WHERE: Pennsylvania Avenue NW (between 3rd and 7th) [caption id="attachment_4118" align="aligncenter" width="404"]
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The party continues on Sunday, September 17, with the Fiesta D.C. Festival! From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mt. Pleasant will be transformed into a fiesta! With close to 180,000 people attending annually, this festival brings people from all over the world into one area. Not only will there be traditional food and drinks on every corner, but there will also be booths with educational information.
Be sure to check out local artists' booths selling everything from traditional art to books. While it's certainly a celebration, the event is also an occasion to bring different groups and communities together. Experience native dances, songs, and the rich culture of Latino people on four different stages! To see which artists are performing, check out the festival's Facebook page here.
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In addition, the family-friendly event will include a children's festival which will feature crafts, talent shows, a science fair, and schools from around the area.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in D.C. by attending Fiesta D.C.! This great event is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required!
Have you been to Fiesta D.C. in past years? What's your favorite part? Tell us all about it in the comments!
