June 21, 2023
Fiesta forever
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Recipe, Movie & Sudoku. Pg. F-1 CLASSIFIEDS AND HOME & GARDEN. Pg. F-2 /F-3 Photo courtesy city of Florissant The city of Florissant will be hosting the Fiesta in Florissant, an event presented by Hispanic Festival, Inc., that celebrates and educates about Hispanic cultures on Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday, June, 25 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m..
Fiesta in Florissant, presented by Hispanic Festival, Inc., celebrates and educates about Hispanic cultures with music, food and fun By Wendy Todd According to the last U.S. Census, the St. Louis region has experienced a notable increase in populations of people of color, particularly the Hispanic community. The majority of the growth over the past 20 years has occurred in Madison, St. Clair, St. Charles, St. Louis and St. Louis counties, which includes Florissant. And once again, the city will be hosting the Fiesta in Florissant, an event presented by Hispanic Festival, Inc., that celebrates and educates about Hispanic cultures. This year’s festival continues the tradition, offering music, food, fun and more for the whole family to enjoy.
Elisa Bender, one of the event’s board members, explained why Florissant has been a perfect location for the fair. “One of the best things about Florissant is its diversity,” Bender said. “We wanted to create an event celebrating the Hispanic arts and culture that resonates with many Florissant and North County residents. More and more Hispanics are moving to the St. Louis area and are calling Florissant their home. The Fiesta in Florissant has become a staple for our community and all those surrounding our community.” In addition to the crafts, opportunities to purchase wares from local vendors and authentic Hispanic food from areas including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina,
Honduras, Chile and Puerto Rico, there are a few new additions to the festival. Several bands that have never played at the festival before will be showcased over the two-day event. Grupo Maravilla de Robin Revilla, a Mexican Cumbia Band, Song de mi Tierra, a Colombian band and Enrique Calderon and his Orquesta Salsa from Chicago will entertain festival goers. There will also be a La Villita (little village) Artist Village sponsored by the St. Louis Art Museum featuring up and coming Hispanic artists. For those who have never attended the Fiesta in Florissant, the feedback Bender has received from first-time participants has See ‘FIESTA’ page 2
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