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Latino Hispanic American Community Center readies 15th annual Hispanic Heritage Festival in Allison Hill
Summary
Organizers say the 15th annual Hispanic Heritage Festival will draw thousands to Allison Hill on Saturday, with music, food vendors, children’s activities and a flag parade; the event also serves as the center’s primary fundraiser.
Gloria Merrick, executive director of the Latino Hispanic American Community Center, told Harrisburg City Council the center expects “over 2,000 people again” at the fifteenth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival scheduled for Saturday in Allison Hill.
Merrick said the festival, now in its 15th year, will feature live music including Tito Puente Jr., dancing in the street, food from neighborhood restaurants, children’s activities, a domino tournament and a midday program honoring sponsors and elected officials. “For us, this is our annual fundraiser, and it is very, very important to us,” Merrick said, adding that the event raises about…
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