Latino Festival in Washington, DC - Fiesta DC 2009

The Latino Festival in Washington DC, also known as Fiesta DC, is an annual celebration highlighting the Latino culture with a Parade of Nations, a children’s festival, a science fair, a diplomatic pavilion for embassies and consulates, arts & crafts, and international cuisine. The free festival is huge and takes over the Columbia Heights neighborhood bringing together dozens of non profit organizations, community leaders, and members of the corporate and private sector. The festival coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15).

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For 2009, the Latino Festival will bring back the colorful floats that were popular in the 1980s. The Parade of Nations includes more than 30 folkloric groups from Latin America, Spain, and the Caribbean.

Date and Time
September 27, 2009
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Parade: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Festival Location
Mt. Pleasant St. NW, between Argonne Pl. and Park Rd. Event Time
Washington, DC
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Closest Metro: Columbia Heights

Transportation and Parking
There is limited parking in Columbia Heights. The best way to get to the festival is by Metro.

Website
www.fiestadc.org