Hudson Valley Fiesta Latina set for Aug. 17 at Museum Village
Monroe. Enjoy fun-filled activities, games, noted speakers, book giveaways, vendors, food trucks, and more.
Monroe /
| 30 Jul 2024 | 08:43
Members of the Hudson Valley Fiesta Latina committee. (
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The 10th annual Hudson Valley Fiesta Latina takes place on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Museum Village in Monroe to celebrate a shared love for the U.S. by infusing Latino influence with the richness of American culture.
Chico Alvarez and Mafimba Band and Jeremy Torres will perform live music, as will a special guest. Fun-filled activities and games are planned, along with appearances by noted speakers, book giveaways, vendors, food trucks and more.
This free event will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with free admission and parking.
As part of the celebration, awards will be presented to Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta and Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa for outstanding law enforcement leadership, and Walden Savings Bank CEO Derrick Wynkoop will be recognized for his continued support for Hudson Valley Fiesta Latina and the Latino community.
Additionally, there will be a 65th Infantry Regiment “Borinqueneers” exhibit of the Puerto Rican Army unit.
All the proceeds go to support Museum Village, which is located at 1010 Route 17M in Monroe. Inquiries can be made to the festival committee at 845-537-1307 or to Museum Village at 845-782-8248.
Fiesta Latina is a presentation by the American Latino Coalition & Hudson Valley Fiesta Latina at Museum Village Committee.