A Celebration of the Americas
Carnaval Latino
2009
Viva Nueva Orleans
Calendar of Events
Friday, October 9th, 2009- 8:00 pm.
Join us for a cocktail party, benefiting the Hispanic-American Musicians’ and Artists’ Cultural Association, Inc. (“H.A.M.A.C.A”). Food, drinks and music and art from the Americas by local artist. Part of the proceeds raised, will benefit Pupiy Menes.
Saturday, October 10, 2009- 3:00 pm to 2:00 am
Bring your children and join us for The Garcia Brother Circus from San Antonio, Texas (http://garciabroscircus.com).
LA PARRANDA concerts sponsored by HAMACA, featuring international renowned music stars will enchant patrons of all ages. Music and dance will fill the evening, spanning world genres such as Salsa, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Bachata, Latin Hip-Hop Reggaeton, and Latin Rock.
For more information, call (504) 528-8560.
Sunday, October 11, 2009- 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm
Another afternoon FIESTA LATINA and evening PARRANDA CONCERT full of music on the main stage along with other great events!! International recording stars along with local and regional music, dance, and folkloric groups capped off with a fireworks display over the Mississippi River.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
“Las Cantinas”, there will be food and drinks from throughout the Americas and the Motherlands with selected specialties.
“El Mercado”, a special Arts and Crafts trade center will be available to all patrons, with such attractions as cigar rolling sites, espresso coffee, original jewelry, piñatas, and much more.
Las Cantinas y El Mercado organized by Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Catholic Charities Hispanic Apostolate to benefit the latter’s charities throughout the region.
Gates and Accounting controlled by SUYAPA, Inc. and Honduran American Emergency Fund, a non-profit organization .
