9th Annual Pocono Latin Feast Returns To ESU This Weekend

Just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month, experience Latin America’s sights, sounds, and flavors during a fun-filled day the whole family can enjoy.

EAST STROUDSBURG | On Sunday, September 25th, the 9th Annual Pocono Latin Fest is set to take place at East Stroudsburg University. This festival celebrates the Latin culture and unites the Pocono community with a day full of upbeat tunes, bright colors, great food, and a whole lot of hip shaking.

This is the festival’s second year at ESU. The festival is scheduled from Sunday, 12 PM – 7:00 PM. Event admission is free, and children of all ages are welcome. According to their website, the Pocono Latin Fest is a wonderful community-building event designed to celebrate and promote awareness of the Latin culture and encourage civic participation. Attendees can expect activities and rides for children, workshops, and live musical performances throughout the day for the adults. There will also be an eclectic assortment of traditional dishes from several countries and cultures throughout Latin America. Attendees should bring their appetite, dancing shoes, and maybe a blanket or chair for lounging.

This Year’s Musical Lineup

Jay Lima Noon
Roy Ramos 1:00p
Sylvestry 1:30p
Welcome 2:00p
Ballet Mex 2:15p
Grupo Vision 2:30p
Lisma 3:00p
Nuni 3:30p
Zumba with Yolanda Cruz 4:00p
Banda Solida 4:30p
Recognitions 5:00p
Banda Solida 5:15p
DI Jay Lima 6:00p
Farewell speech 6:45p

Edwin Prudencio, Pocono Latino Fest organizer, is looking forward to Sunday’s festival. “We are all excited about celebrating the 9th Annual Pocono Latin Fest,” said Prudencio, “We want the community as a whole to come out and celebrate because it is a celebration of the community as a whole. I’m glad to have ESU as the venue, it’s a great campus, and it’s easily accessible to everyone.”