September 20 — Celebrate Fiesta Indianapolis: “Where the Americas Come Together”
Since 1980, Fiesta has been the premiere Latino cultural celebration in Indiana. Fiesta celebrates, educates, and shares the Latino culture through diverse mediums including art, music, dance, food and cultural activities.
When: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th noon to midnight
Where: American Legion Mall 700 N. Pennsylvania St., St. Clair St. to North St. between Meridian and Pennsylvania Sts., Indianapolis, IN 46206
One of La Plaza’s main events is the annual Fiesta celebration that takes place during the National Hispanic Heritage Month. Since 1980, Fiesta has been the premiere Latino cultural celebration in Indiana. Fiesta celebrates, educates, and shares the Latino culture through diverse mediums including art, music, dance, food, and cultural activities. The event is held the third Saturday of September at the American Legion Mall in downtown Indianapolis and attracts approximately 35,000 people.
Why does Provocate think you should attend this event?
A party like no other … go to learn about newcomers’ culture, stay for the salsa.
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Celebrating Latino culture in Central Indiana is the necessary flipside of understanding challenges facing Latinos, and thus facing us all. Several opportunities to learn about those challenges: September 18 a conference organized by the Latino Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence; October 13 IUPUI is organizing a Conference on Mexico and immigration; October 23 there’s a statewide conference on Latino education. And be sure to attend the Latino Youth Film Festival, Campecine, September 26 and 27.
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