The Downtown Long Beach Associates’ 5th Annual Latin American Festival returns to the streets of Downtown Long Beach on September 7th. In partnership with Vice Mayor Robert Garcia, this year the event will take place in Historic North Pine Avenue between 6th & 8th Streets, from 5pm - 10pm.
The evening’s festivities will include live performances from acclaimed bands La Santa Cecilia and Raul Pacheco Y Los Dragones de Cumbia. La Santa Cecilia is a Los Angeles based music group that has pe...
The Downtown Long Beach Associates’ 5th Annual Latin American Festival returns to the streets of Downtown Long Beach on September 7th. In partnership with Vice Mayor Robert Garcia, this year the event will take place in Historic North Pine Avenue between 6th & 8th Streets, from 5pm - 10pm.
The evening’s festivities will include live performances from acclaimed bands La Santa Cecilia and Raul Pacheco Y Los Dragones de Cumbia. La Santa Cecilia is a Los Angeles based music group that has performed with music legends like Elvis Costello and is known for their modern hybrid of Latin rhythms and rock and roll. Raul Pacheco Y Los Dragones de Cumbia was formed by Ozomatli front man Raul Pacheco and is known for its lively and danceable Cumbia sound.
Numerous vendors selling hand-made clothing and original artwork, a beer and margarita bar provided by Agave’s, interactive opportunities, health & wellness information and authentic Latin Cuisine will also be featured at the event. Live music and dance performances will take place throughout the night on two stages and a children’s activity area will feature a variety of activities geared to younger guests. The Arts Council for Long Beach will provide piñata making and dance classes in the A Lot, located on the west side of Pine Avenue, just south of 7th Street.
