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Mayor proclaims LAUP’s 67th Fiesta; city highlights summer events
Summary
Mayor Nathan Box read a proclamation recognizing Latin Americans United for Progress and its 67th Fiesta (July 15–19, 2026). Assistant City Manager Van Dyken encouraged attendance at the kickoff and cited farmers market and street performer series events.
Mayor Nathan Box read a proclamation at the July 15 Holland City Council meeting recognizing Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) and announcing the organization’s 67th annual Fiesta, scheduled July 15–19, 2026.
The proclamation summarized LAUP’s services and impact in the community, noting its founding in 1964 and citing figures included in the proclamation: more than $1,000,000 in scholarships for students, more than $1,400,000 in wages through the Educate Elevate workforce program, 200 small‑business coaching sessions and over 600 people served through resource navigation. Assistant City Manager Van Dyken encouraged residents to attend Fiesta activities that began at the farmers market and noted other summer offerings including a street performer series and markets in Centennial Park and downtown.
The mayor closed the proclamation by inviting the community to participate in the multi‑day celebration.
