GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Dozens of vendors created a colorful and vibrant celebration of Latin American culture in Calder Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids on a sunny Saturday, Aug. 2 to celebrate the 47th annual Hispanic Festival.
The free three-day event, from Friday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 3, sports more than a dozen food vendors, a market selling Hispanic arts and crafts, and community vendors.
“It’s the largest Hispanic festival in Michigan and we usually get about 50,000 people attending it over the weekend,” said Gabriela Cordova, director of engagement with the Hispanic Center of West Michigan…