Fiesta in the Park will return Sunday, Oct. 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Blumenfeld Family Park in Port Washington for its 3rd annual event in partnership between the Town of North Hempstead with the Parent Resource Center, Port Washington Public Library and Landmark on Main Street.
The event will feature an exciting and colorful afternoon filled with family-friendly fun and a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
“Fiesta in the Park proudly honors North Hempstead’s Hispanic population and celebrates the many achievements of our Hispanic American neighbors,” Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said. “Our town’s family-first philosophy and strong diversity make this a perfect event, and I can’t wait to see the big turnout.”
This year’s Fiesta in the Park theme is “Somos Port Washington,” which translates to “We are Port Washington.”
A seven-piece orchestra band will be the headline performers at the event, with additional cultural performances, dance sets, a pantomime dance by Teatro Experimental Yerbabruja, and dance lessons for all attendees.
Be the Rainbow, the Port Washington/Manhasset League of Women Voters, the Science Museum of Long Island, The Art Guild of Port Washington and local businesses will be on hand to provide valuable information to attendees and engaging activities and crafts for children.
“We are so fortunate to have such a thriving Hispanic American community here in the Town of North Hempstead,” Council Member Mariann Dalimonte said. “The Hispanic American community has made significant contributions to our way of life throughout our wonderful town and beyond, and I look forward to what will be a fun, festive and engaging event at Blumenfeld Park.”
In addition, the Port Washington Public Library’s “Passport Adventure” will be back by popular demand. Children will have the opportunity to visit various booths featuring crafts and activities from different countries, after which they will have their passports stamped.
Food trucks will also be on-site, including Angie’s Empanadas, Pupusa City, Cochinita Porky, Abuelita’s Desserts, Cochinyta Minutas and Port Washington’s Smusht.
Admission is free and all are welcome. There is free street parking and additional parking in the Port Washington Public Library is available.
The rain date is scheduled for Oct. 13. To learn more, visit the Fiesta in the Park webpage at www.parentresource.org/fiesta.
