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Embrace the infectious vibrancy of Viva Brevard, the county’s annual celebration of Hispanic tradition, meals and music. The occasion takes place Oct. 15, smack dab in the course of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The social gathering begins at 11 a.m. and runs till 7 p.m. at Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Rd., Palm Bay. Admission is free.
“We could have nice leisure, scrumptious meals, exhibitors, distributors, and way more,” mentioned Javier Molinares, president of occasion host Brevard Hispanic Middle.
“An explosion of pleasure is assured!”
The pageant attracts attendees from throughout Brevard.
“We estimate that about 3,000 individuals will be part of the celebration,” added Molinares.
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Anticipate a beneficiant sampling of Latin dishes from Brevard’s finest Hispanic eating places. However don’t fear about consuming too many energy, since stay music will pulsate all through the day to maintain your salsa, merengue, bachata and bomba skills sharp. Colorfully costumed cultural dance troupes can even carry out all through the day.
As for youthful festivalgoers, the Youngsters’ Zone ought to preserve them busy and entertained.
Scorching climate shouldn’t be a problem. Though the pageant has a big outside presence, there’ll a Enterprise Expo contained in the park’s air-conditioned constructing that attendees can use to chill off whereas perusing shows from companies, authorities teams and civic organizations.
Out of doors tents can even be accessible, with loads of seating to take a load off toes drained from dancing.
Competition proceeds assist the nonprofit Brevard Hispanic Middle with its many applications, accessible to Hispanics and non-Hispanics alike. Headquartered in Palm Bay, the Brevard Hispanic Middle helps people and households in areas of training, well being, household points, immigration, and financial empowerment.
Having enjoyable whereas serving to others is a reasonably good option to spend a day, don’t you suppose?
For extra info, go to vivabrevard.com.
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