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Latino Festival in Washington, DC - Fiesta DC 2011

An Annual Celebration of Latino Culture

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Latino Festival in Washington, DC - Fiesta DC 2011

Latino Festival - Washington DC

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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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Date and Time
September 25, 2011
12 - 7 p.m.
Parade: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Festival Location
Mt. Pleasant St. NW, between Argonne Pl. and Park Rd.
Washington, DC
See a map of Columbia Heights

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

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