From the colorful skirts on the dancers to the smells and tastes of the foods, to the sounds of the bands and singers, the Fiesta in Florissant offers a feast for the senses.<\/p>\n
The Fiesta, presented by\u00a0Hispanic Festival, Inc. of Greater St. Louis, will take place\u00a0at the Knights of Columbus Park located in Florissant near the corner of Lindbergh and Washington St.\u00a0 The event will take place on Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday, June 24 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.\u00a0 The colorful and festive Welcome Ceremony will begin at 4pm on Saturday, June 23 with opening remarks from Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider.<\/p>\n
The two-day celebration will feature non-stop entertainment with live Latino Bands and Folkloric dancers from various countries.\u00a0 There will also be a wide variety of foods and beverages from Latin & South America available for purchase such as tamales, tacos and empanadas.\u00a0 Other attractions include folk arts and crafts, Los Ni\u00f1os Kids Corner with pi\u00f1atas and Dora the Explorer, exotic petting zoo with pony rides, inflatable rides and information booths from several cultural organizations to acquaint the public with their programs and services.<\/p>\n
One of the Fair\u2019s purposes is to celebrate the common heritage of Hispanic nations, particularly because of the rise of the Hispanic population in North County.\u00a0 The funds raised are used to fund scholarships distributed to college-bound students and underprivileged children.<\/p>\n
The entire St. Louis community, both Hispanic and non-Hispanic, is invited to come and share in this festive weekend celebration of fun and fiesta for the whole family.\u00a0 Admission and parking is free.\u00a0\u00a0For more information call 314-837-6100 or visit www.hispanicfestivalstl.com.<\/p>\n
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