~ Bloomington, IN- The City of Bloomington is gearing up to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with their annual event, La Fiesta del Otoño. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Switchyard Park Pavilion located at 1601 S Rogers St.

La Fiesta del Otoño is a free, family-friendly event that aims to bring the community together and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic and Latino individuals. According to Shatoyia Moss, director of Community and Family Resources, "Our city is stronger when more people are involved in policy development and more perspectives are present and heard at the decision-making table." This event serves as an opportunity for all residents and visitors to feel safe and valued in Bloomington.

The theme for this year's Fiesta is "Your Contributions Matter: Shaping the Future Together" or "Tus Contribuciones Importan: Formando el Futuro Juntos." The event will feature educational booths, cultural activities from various Spanish-speaking countries, and opportunities to interact with community partners.

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La Fiesta del Otoño is made possible by the support of the City of Bloomington's Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs and the Community and Family Resources Department Latino Programs. Attendees can look forward to traditional ethnic performances such as Flamenco dancer Sofía Crespo and Mariachi Internacional de Bloomington. Live regional music will also be featured from NOMáS and the Vick Luna Quartet. Food trucks will be on site offering delicious Latin cuisine for purchase.

In addition to entertainment, there will also be arts and crafts for children as well as a dance competition with several prizes up for grabs. For more information about La Fiesta del Otoño, please contact Ximena Martinez Ruiz, City of Bloomington Latino Outreach Coordinator at 812-349-3430 or visit bloomington.in.gov/latino/nhhm or the Facebook page at facebook.com/LatinoBTow. This event is a great opportunity to celebrate and embrace the diversity within the Bloomington community.

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