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Vanessa
06-11-2001, 12:24 PM
Festival Latino 2001
Bicentennial Park
Downtown Columbus, Ohio
Friday, June 15, 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 16, Noon to 11:30 p.m. Admission is FREE!

Dance to the sounds of Cuban Son, Salsa, Merengue, Norteņo, Ska and Rockin' Espanol performed by the finest international, national and regional Latino artists on two stages. Enjoy colorful presentations of traditional, ballroom and social dancing. Join in a dance class and learn to Tango, Mambo or Merengue!

Sample the tastes of traditional and contemporary Latin cuisine from more than 20 restaurants including fajitas, tacos, tamales, enchiladas, empanadas and black beans and rice. Also enjoy customary festival fare - french fries, funnel cakes and ice cream.

Visit the Marketplace to find handmade Mexican pottery, Peruvian arts and crafts and other traditional items from all over Latin America and Africa. Participate in hands-on children's art workshops.

donleyk
06-11-2001, 12:44 PM
Thanks Vanessa. I hope we will be in town so we can check this out!

ellielk
06-11-2001, 12:58 PM
Vanessa, this is my favorite festival of the year. You can't beat the music or the food. I'm not Latina but have several friends in the Community. The food is excellent and the music is better.