Join us as we ignite Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant celebration of Latinx culture from across the Americas!
This year’s Fiesta Latina is filled with live music, powerful dance performances, colorful carnival mashups, interactive storytelling, and joyful children’s experiences. Explore the cultural richness of the Afro-Latinx and Indigenous diaspora, with family-friendly fun designed for families to engage, learn, and celebrate.
Free museum admission all day with access to galleries and exhibitions.
PERFORMANCES:
Engelhard Court
12:00-5:00 pm – An electrifying Latin-infused performance by DJ Dealr
12:30-1:00 pm – Ceremonial performance by Cetiliztli Nauhcampa, honoring Indigenous Anahuac traditions & doing land acknowledgement
1:15-1:45 pm – Live Bossa Nova performance by internationally renowned artist Mafalda Minnozzi in “Meu Rio”
2:15–3:00 pm – Teatro Sea presents bilingual show The Colors of Frida/Los colores de Frida, celebrating the Mexican painter’s life through storytelling, music, and puppetry
3:30–4:00 pm – Anuhuac dance performance and teaching session by Cetiliztli Nauhcampa
4:15-4:45 pm – A high-energy dance performance by Wabafu Garifuna Dance Theater, celebrating the African and Indigenous roots of Garifuna culture.
And there’s more!…
1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 4:00 pm Latin Dance classes hosted by Bachata Heaven Social
Know Your Rights workshop and panel by Ironbound Community Corporation
Bring canned and dry food goods benefiting the Community Food Bank of NJ and our communities!
There will be food and drinks available for purchase.
The main entrance of the Museum is open during construction. Please use the main doors to enter this event.
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