Second Annual Hudson Valley Fiesta Latina

MONROE – A day of both national pride and celebration of Latino culture is once coming to the Hudson Valley this fall.

On September 10, the Second Annual Hudson Valley Fiesta Latina at Museum Village will take place in Monroe. SUNY Orange, Sheriff Carl DuBois, American Cancer Society and Primo Sports are among the many local sponsors for this exciting event.

They invite you to feel the warmth of Latin culture as live salsa music fills the air. A variety of fun-filled activities and games are planned, along with appearances by noted speakers, book giveaways, vendors and much more. This free event will run from 10:00 AM until 6PM on the Museum Village grounds.

Prior to the official start of the festival, “Milagros for Colon Cancer,” a benefit 5K Run/Walk, will begin at 9:00 AM. Registration for those interested in participating in this race will begin at 7:30 AM. Advanced registration is also being made available online at register.eagletiming.com.

Fiesta Latina promises to be a thrilling exhibition of hallmark Latin culture as legendary Latino icon and Grammy Award nominated Latin recording artists, “New Swing Sextet” is scheduled will be performing . Additional music will be provided by the thrilling sounds of along with traditional Musica Tipica by Caribenos and many others.

In the words of Hudson Valley Fiesta Latina at Museum Village, Chairman Rubén Estrada, “The Fiesta Latina is a celebration of American History promoting Family, Faith, and Country.

Sharing the goals of the 19th Century living history of Museum Village, this gathering will provide an experience of history and culture to provoke thought, discussion, and educational enrichment. Moreover, we wish to encourage and promote American History within the newly arriving Latino immigrant community.”

Families are encouraged to come and bring children who will be able to learn all about Latin culture and American history. Face painting will be a featured activity, and refreshments will be on hand. In a related gesture of community concern, Orange County Sheriff’s office Operation Safe Child directed by Barbara Martinez will also be issuing free Safe Child Cards for those children in attendance.

Proceeds from “Fiesta Latina” are to benefit the Museum Village and The Food Pantry at Iglesia Pentecostal Ebenezerin Middletown and “Milagros for Colon Cancer,” a benefit 5K Run/Walk.
For more information call 845-537-1307 or to the Museum Village at 845-782-8248. Museum Village is located at 1010 State Route 17M in Monroe.