The Stratford Hispanic Heritage Committee is proud to present our 19th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.
The Stratford (CT) Hispanic Heritage Committee is proud to present the 19th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Stratford, CT. The Latin Music Festival will take place on Sunday, Sept 15th, from noon to 6 p.m. on Paradise Green. (Rain date is Sunday, Sept 22nd). There will be approximately 46 vendors including popular food trucks.
This is a family-friendly festival free to attend. Join us.
The Latin Music Festival in Stratford is part of the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place annually from Sept 15 through Oct 15 and which observes the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America.
On April 24, 2024, the NCHEPM* announced the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month national theme: “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together”. The theme encapsulates the spirit of innovation, resilience, and unity that define the Hispanic experience. “The theme recognizes all the Hispanics/Latinos who have been trailblazers and game changers; paving the way for future generations.”
Committee Co-chairs Gladys A. Ramos and Olga Peña agree with this year’s theme. “The theme motivates us to recognize all Hispanic and Latinos who paved the way for future generations. We can celebrate our past and reflect on how great our tomorrows can be if we hold onto resiliency and unity. We are proud to bring this annual festival to Stratford, reminding our community that we are stronger together,” said Gladys Ramos, founder of the Stratford Hispanic Heritage Committee.
The Town of Stratford will continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special flag-raising ceremony on Monday, September 16 – Town Hall at 9am.
The Latin Music Festival is one of the nine events that take place in Stratford under the Celebrate Stratford umbrella in town. The event features a wide variety of music, dance groups and vendors of interest to our visitors.
The festival begins with Festival of Flags, a presentation of the flags and history highlights of all Spanish-Speaking countries!
Music and dance groups at this year’s festival include:
Danza Fiesta: a prominent New York City-based Puerto Rican performance company of music, dance and theater. danzafiesta.com.
Los Plateados, Mariachi Band From Waterbury, CT
Orquesta Afinke : Salsa two performances!
Ballet Folklorico Dominicano
Latin Rhythm Dance Studio
Stratford Shotokan Karate
Please see us on Facebook at Stratford Hispanic Heritage.
For further information, please contact Olga Peña (203) 820-3658 olgaap57@yahoo.com or
Gladys Ramos (203) 377-2017 josgla@optonline.net
*NCHEPM is National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers
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