A free festival of Latin culture – from music and dancing to authentic foods – will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month at Chattanooga State Community College. This fifth annual Latin Festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on campus, 4501 Amnicola Highway.
Visitors will enjoy local Latino culture with live music, dancing and hands-on activities for all ages. Lily Sanchez of La Paz will emcee the event.
There will be performances of traditional dances from El Salvador and Puerto Rico, Latin- American songs and Bachata dance instruction. Additionally, the East Lake Expression Engine, Chattanooga State Choir and Symphonic Band will also entertain visitors to the festival.
Get a true taste of Latino food from vendors selling empanadas, arepas, tamales, pollo loco, nachos, tacos, quesadillas, Mexican-style chargrilled chicken, street corn and paletas (natural Latin-style popsicles).
Operation Get Active, a program of the Chattanooga Football Club Foundation, will have inflatable soccer fields for 3-on-3 play with CFC-themed prizes for teams that win more than five games in a row.