Newark Latin Festival Returns For 2018 With Andy Montañez

NEWARK, NJ — The annual Newark Latin Festival will return to the city on Sunday, Aug. 5. The 2018 version of the public event will include a performance from singer/songwriter Andy Montañez.

The Latin Festival will take place from noon to 9 p.m. on Bloomfield Avenue between Lake Street and Clifton Avenue, according to a municipal event post.

Newark city officials released the following statement about the event:

"Andy Montanez, known as “El Godfather de la Salsa” and “El Nino de Trastalleres,” who gained international fame as a member of El Gran Combo with songs like “Un Verano en N.Y.” and other hits, will serve as the festival’s headline entertainer. He remained with the salsa orchestra for 15 years, later joining Dimension Latina. After a couple of years with the group, he left to pursue a successful solo career."

Officials added:

"The festival will celebrate Latino arts and culture with a wide array of family-oriented activities, including live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, and other programs for children of all ages. In addition, free health screenings will be offered to attendees. City of Newark will provide information on job and career training opportunities, municipal ID cards, and other programs."

For more information or to participate, contact Deputy Mayor Jacqueline Quiles at 973-733-4310, or 201-407-5510. Don’t forget to visit the Patch Newark Facebook page here.

Watch a video from the 2017 festival below.

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Photo: YouTube / Jerry Rivera Canal Oficial (2017 Newark Latin Festival)