Our pick: Concilio’s 38th annual Hispanic Fiesta
America is so awesome because of all the cultures we are able to celebrate here.
This festival, part of PECO’s Multicultural Series, has been going strong for 38 years as a positive representation of the vibrant Latino community in Philadelphia.
Get a taste of some deliciously, delectable cuisine and exciting music at this outdoor celebration open to everybody of all ages. Coast City and Lalo Rodriguez will be blessing the crowd with their appearances.
We highly encourage you to drink and eat (please try the tamales from the cart, they’re unbelievable) your heart desires as you dance free and with abandon throughout the plaza.
WHAT: Concilio’s 38th annual Hispanic Fiesta WHEN: July 6-7 COST: Free. WHERE: Great Plaza, Penn’s Landing, 101 S. Columbus Blvd. MORE: elconcilio.net
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