Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, the Board of County Commissioners, the Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage (MCDC&H), and the Trenton Puerto Rican Community & Friends Organization (TPRCFO), are excited to announce Mercer’s 2nd Annual Fiesta Latina. This celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month will run for two days and feature live music, craft vendors, children’s activities, and more.
“Mercer County is enriched by our diversity, and the Latino community forms an integral part of our County and our culture,” said County Executive Dan Benson. “I’m thrilled for the Fiesta Latina to return this year. Open to all, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy lively music, dance, food, and fun.”
Fiesta Latina will be held at the Mercer County Park Festival Grounds on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, running from 12pm to 7pm both days.
On Saturday Sept. 7, Grammy Award nominee and musician Toño Rosario will take the stage along with the legendary salsa group Puerto Rican Power. The day’s celebration will be hosted by comedian Joey Vega, supplemented by a blend of sounds from DJ Ralph Mercado.
On Sunday, Sept. 8, attendees can immerse themselves in the music stylings of cumbia, merengue, mariachi, and more. Headlining this dance-worthy day will be three-time Grammy award winning salsa and latin jazz composer and performer Jeremy Bosch, accompanied by Jose Tabares’ All Star Band.
“The Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage is excited to collaborate with The Trenton Puerto Rican Community & Friends Organization, The Guatemalan Civic Association, and the other Hispanic groups taking part in this year’s commemoration,” said Idamis P. Margicin, Division Chief of MCDC&H. “Thank you to Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, and the Board of Commissioners, for supporting us to bring this collaborative celebration of Hispanic culture to life.”
Tickets for the Fiesta Latina can be purchased on Eventbrite.com or at the door day-of. Tickets purchased presale will cost $15 per day, or $25 for both days. Day-of tickets will cost $20 each day or $35 for both days. Parking is free for all attendees.
“The Trenton Puerto Rican Community & Friend Organization thanks Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the whole Board of Commissioners for their support for this great family event,” said Krystal DeLeon, President of TPRCFO. “We look forward to celebrating with family, friends and the community at Fiesta Latina.”
This festival is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Division of Culture and Heritage, the Mercer County Executive, and the Board of Commissioners. For more information, contact MCDC&H by phone at (609) 278-2712 or by email at [email protected].
