DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Economic Development Department will host the Latino Hispanic Cultural Heritage Celebration Sept. 15 from 1-4 p.m. on The Lawn at Ashford Lane.
Traditional dancers make their way onto the Lawn at Ashford Lane during the 2023 Latino Hispanic Cultural Heritage Celebration. This year’s festival is Sept. 15 from 1-4 p.m.
The free event at 4500 Olde Perimeter Way is open to the public and showcases Hispanic dance, music, art and food.
Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch previewed the fourth year of the annual celebration.
“This is our second year at Ashford Lane, which is a beautiful location that’s open and accessible to all,” Deutsch said. “The community’s enthusiasm grows every year as we build awareness of
the different cultures that make Dunwoody special.”
Create Dunwoody, a nonprofit that fosters a thriving arts and culture scene as a catalyst for economic growth, co-hosts the event.
Featured performers and groups include: Corners Outreach Music Academy, Peruvian Cultural Association, Caló Gitano Dance Studio, Ballet Folklorico Alma Mexicana, Los Niños Primero, Teatro Ilegal, Michaels Martinez Salsa Dancing and singer Veronica Gleasson.
The city says resident Lisa Torres, well-known for her inflatable “Dinowoody” displays, will host games with the audience, and Renzo’s Fire will lead a cooking demonstration.
Scheduled exhibitions include Pinatas HereUGo, face painting with Isabel Rodriguez, Consulate General of Argentina, Chewy Vet Care, Puerto Rico table from Compass Family Chiropractic, Frutty Pops, Peach State HealthPlan, Superica, Whole World Improv Theatre, Padron Law, Big Blue Marble Academy La Mexicana hat bar and Medina Wellness Chiropractic Center.
WSB-TV Anchor Wendy Corona will emcee the event.
For a detailed performance schedule, visit dunwoodyga.gov/government/arts-and-culture/cultural-heritage-events.