Hispanic Heritage Month has officially begun, and so are the celebrations to embrace this community across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
Viva La Fiesta Jax 2024! Are you ready to dance and enjoy at Jacksonville’s only Hispanic Festival! Don’t miss this year's headline artist Frankie Negron singing all his hits! Saturday, December 14 James Weldon Johnson Park 12pm - 6 PM
James 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
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This 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.
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