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Fiesta in Florissant at Knights of Columbus Park June 24-25
Hispanic Festival, Inc. of Greater St. Louis will be presenting “Fiesta in Florissant” at the Knights of Columbus Park located in Florissant near the corner of Lindbergh and Washington St.
The event will take place Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The colorful and festive Welcoming Ceremony will begin on Saturday, June 24 at 5 p.m. with remarks from the City of Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider.
The two-day celebration will feature non-stop entertainment with live Latino Bands and Folkloric dancers from various countries including Panama, Colombia and Mexico. Local and regional bands will take the stage this year including Son Montuno Salsa Band and Banda Artilleros Mexican Band. This year expect salsa, merengue, bachata, flamenco, South American and Mexican music to entertain the crowd.
There will also be a wide variety of foods and beverages from Latin & South America available for purchase such as tamales, tacos and empanadas. Other attractions include folk arts and crafts, Los Niños Kids Corner with piñatas and Dora the Explorer, pony rides, inflatable rides, face painting, and Hispanic hands-on crafts.
Information booths from several cultural organizations will acquaint the public with their programs and services.
New this year at the Fiesta in Florissant is the Salsa Contest hosted by Chef Martin. Several local restaurants and individuals will compete for the best salsa. Judges will pick a winner and there will also be a People’s Choice winner as well.
The Fiesta car show will be Saturday, June 24 starting at noon. The 2nd Annual Quinceanera Fashion Show will be Saturday, June 24 at 3 p.m. featuring formal dresses and reenactments of this Hispanic tradition. The 5th Annual Miss Chiquita Bonita Contest will be held on Sunday, June 25 at 3 p.m.
One of the Fair’s purposes is to celebrate the common heritage of Hispanic nations particularly because of the rise of the Hispanic population in North County. The funds raised are used to fund scholarships distributed to college-bound students and underprivileged children.
The entire St. Louis community, both Hispanic and non-Hispanic are invited to come and share in this festive weekend celebration of fun and fiesta for the whole family. Admission and parking is free. For more information call 314-837-6100.
For more information visit www.hispanicfestivalstl.com/index.php/fiesta-in-florissant.
