Latin Music Festival In Stratford: Here’s What To Know Before You Go

From Town of Stratford

STRATFORD, CT — The Town of Stratford and the Stratford Hispanic Heritage Committee are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the 21st annual Latin Music Festival, sponsored by Celebrate Stratford.

The popular event is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13, from 12 noon to 6 p.m., with a rain date of Sept. 20. The event will take place on Paradise Green in Stratford.

The celebration will continue on Sept. 15 at 9 a.m. with the Hispanic Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony on the steps of Town Hall, 2725 Main Street.

This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme is “Unidos, Somos Más,” which translates to “Together, We Are More.” This theme focuses on unity, resilience, and the collective impact of Hispanic and Latino communities.

National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans whose heritage is rooted in countries throughout Latin America.

The Latin Music Festival will showcase performances by renowned Latin bands and folkloric dance groups, including Orquesta Afinke, Agua Pa Chocolate, Ballet Folklórico Las Américas, and Danza Folklórico Group, while celebrating the rich music, arts, and cultural traditions of Hispanic communities.

The festival will feature more than 45 vendors, including food trucks, arts and crafts booths, and community organizations. The festival kicks off the Town’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, which take place annually from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.

“The Latin Music Festival reflects the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating pride in our heritage and carrying forward the traditions that shape our identity,” said Gladys Ramos, founder of the Stratford Hispanic Heritage Committee. “The festival highlights the importance of sharing and embracing all the many cultures in Stratford, honoring traditions through music while celebrating the stories that unite us.”

Parking is available at Adzima Funeral Home at 50 Paradise Green Place, M&T Bank at 3395 Main Street, the Stratford Unitarian Universalist Church at 275 Huntington Road, and the Stratford Baptist Church at 131 Huntington Road, beginning at 1 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to enjoy the festivities. Tents are permitted for registered vendors only.

Stratford’s annual Latin Music Festival is part of the Celebrate Stratford event series. Visit www.CelebrateStratford.com for updates on the entertainment schedule and more event details.