Fiesta

From Fiesta Website:

Join us for Fiesta's 15th Anniversary Quinceaera Celebration!

When? Saturday, September 30, 2017

Time? Noon to 8:00 p.m.

Where? Birmingham's Linn Park

Cost? $8 per person in advance and $15 at the gate. Children 12 and under are admitted for free.

Fiesta, Alabama's largest celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage, is pleased to announce its 15th annual festival to take place Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, from noon to 8 p.m. at Birmingham's Linn Park. Admission to Fiesta is $8 per person in advance and $15 at the gate. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. Donations to the scholarship fund at Fiesta are also encouraged at the event.

Since its inception in 2003, Fiesta has served as a bridge, celebrating the culturally diverse traditions of Latin America's various Spanish-speaking countries right here in Birmingham. With the goal of educating the public about the many different Hispanic countries and their cultures, Fiesta provides the opportunity for more than 15,000 patrons to journey through 20 represented countries and experience the best of Hispanic art, music, food and dance.

With this being Fiesta's 15th year, 2017 marks an important milestone for the festivalFiesta's Quinceaera. In Latin American culture, a young girl's 15th birthday, or her quinceaera, is one of the biggest, most important celebrations in Hispanic tradition and involves the whole family. In traditional, quinceaera fashion, this year's festival is themed "A Celebration of Generations" as Fiesta celebrates its 15th anniversary with the community and the entire Fiesta family.

Over the course of its 15-year history, Fiesta has proven to be an excellent resource for our Hispanic community. The festival provides family-friendly fun for the entire family. While the largest crowd can be found in front of the main music stage, Fiesta offers a wide assortment of activities, from storytelling to wrestling exhibitions. Music, dance, performing arts, visual arts, children's activities, soccer, cultural education, authentic Latin food as well as community and health-related resources are all part of the event.

Additionally, not-for-profit organizations attend Fiesta to educate attendees about the benefits and resources they offer. Businesses will also be on hand to enlighten attendees about their many goods, services and employment opportunities. The Health & Wellness Village will work to assess the community's medical needs and provide educational materials and professional assistance.

Fiesta gives Alabamians a unique opportunity to experience the best of Latin American countries in their own backyard! It showcases that Birmingham is a community that encourages multiculturalism, sensitivity and acceptance.