Vibrant celebration for Latino American Night

Latino Americans gathered at Eisenhower Park for a joyful celebration of their culture during Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, honors the cultural contributions of Hispanic Americans across the country.

A large crowd filled the lawn of the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre for an afternoon of music and dancing to celebrate Latino culture, and the festivities went well into the evening. People brought chairs and blankets to sit on during the event, and some even brought flags to represent their Latin backgrounds.

Different musicians performed for the crowd, from live bands like La Orchestra Rubi to DJ Castellanos, to get the crowd grooving.

Along with community members, local organizations attended the event, including Grupo Folklórico Hondureñas Americano Latino of Uniondale and Hispanic Counseling Center of Hempstead. Many dressed up in traditional clothing, like bright, colorful dresses, to celebrate their culture and heritage. Dancers and performers dressed up in costumes as well to pay respects to their customs.

Latino American Night was the conclusion of the Town of Hempstead’s free Lakeside Theatre Concerts series. To learn more about the events the Town is hosting, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.