How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage virtually this weekend

The Hispanic Heritage Festival celebrated its 18th year with dancing, food and fun on Saturday, Sept. 15 at RiverScape MetroPark in Dayton. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

The Hispanic Heritage Festival celebrated its 18th year with dancing, food and fun on Saturday, Sept. 15 at RiverScape MetroPark in Dayton. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
What to Do
By Ashley Moor
Sept 17, 2020
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Just like the majority of larger gatherings set to take place in 2020, the Hispanic Heritage Festival has decided to pivot to a virtual celebration.

Typically, the Hispanic Heritage Festival, organized by PACO, or the Puerto Rican, American and Caribbean Organization, is a cultural celebration with over a dozen Hispanic food vendors, a parade featuring costumed groups, an expanded children’s area, live music and dance activities. The festival typically takes place at the RiverScape MetroPark in Dayton.

This Saturday from noon to 1:30 p.m., PACO will be hosting a virtual version of the Hispanic Heritage Festival that will take a look back at the best moments from past in-person celebrations from 2018 and 2019, along with live performances from a number of Hispanic musical acts. Tune in at PACO’s Facebook page. A more detailed schedule of events will be posted to the festival’s Facebook page before the celebration begins.

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PACO is a non-profit organization that works to support the local Hispanic community and promote Hispanic culture through scholarships to Hispanic students and other charitable initiatives.

The Hispanic Heritage Festival celebrated its 18th year with dancing, food and fun on Saturday, Sept. 15 at RiverScape MetroPark in Dayton. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Credit: Tom Gilliam

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Credit: Tom Gilliam

Performances will include: Christian Nieves, Que Lindo Es Panama, Rondalla PR, Amador Sisters, Al Son De Iya, Hot Enchiladas, Dayton Salsa Project, Urbachata and Rika Swing.

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WANT TO WATCH

What: The Virtual Hispanic Heritage Festival

Where: View by heading to PACO’s Facebook page

When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

More info: Website | Facebook

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About the Author

Ashley Moor is a Dayton native and graduate of Kent State University. She is a multimedia journalist for Dayton.com, and strives to provide impactful stories about the community and its people.