2nd Annual Latino Fest, Sept. 23 in Riverfront Park

Last Year's Latino Fest highlighted Latino food, traditional clothing, dancing and more. This year's event will be held on Sept. 23 in Riverfront Park.

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos.

Latin dancing lessons will once again be a feature of this year's
Latino Fest in Riverfront Park.

Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos will present Pottstown’s Second Latin Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23rd from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Riverfront Park.

The Festival celebrates Latino culture during the National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Some of this year’s highlights include delicious ethnic foods from Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, El Salvador, Puerto Rico and Guatemala.

Pinatas will also be part of the festivities.

Dance performances will include Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia and more.

There will also be live music and a Zumba class for everyone.

Also count on piñatas with prizes, the announcement of the Second Writing Contest winners, a bouncing castle, soccer, a martial arts demonstration, nature experiments and much more.

The event coincides roughly with the Veterans Community Day in nearby Memorial Park.

A free shuttle bus will transport visitors from one event to the other.