The Tri-City’s 11th annual Latino Fest was Saturday, and it was an exciting way to bring communities together and celebrate the area’s many Latino cultures and traditions.
The event featured a parade, food and authentic clothing styles from various countries.
Vendors had festive apparel and the event featured music too.
Latino Fest parade in Columbus
The day kicked off on Broad, following Market Days with a parade featuring bands, performers, and residents dressed in traditional clothing from countries worldwide. Marching bands from local schools and professional bands such as the Panamanian Marching Band from Atlanta really kept the energy up, as participants paraded down Broad, all the way to South Commons.
As the parade found its way to the Civic Center, the crowd filled up with people proudly representing their family’s country, whether it be with their outfit, their hair, or even their flag. There were countless soccer jerseys from Central America like Mexico, Panama and Ecuador, but there were also attendees donning their sportswear from Jamaica, Brazil, and beyond. It was a very eclectic crowd and the energy was like a fun block party with neighbors.