Parks & Recreation Department

Fifth Annual Latino Festival

Saturday, August 22 (3 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
Rock Quarry Park (701 Stadium Drive)
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Celebrate the culture and traditions of Durham’s Latino community – enjoy music, food, children’s activities and more!

Please note: Latino Festival is funded in part by the Durham Cultural Master Plan.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
  • Storytelling
  • Clown
  • Face painting
  • Soccer games
  • Zumba dance for children
  • Live music
  • Great food
  • Community resources & information
Remi the Clown

Special Appearance by Remi the Clown

Remi has been providing quality entertainment for Spanish speaking children for over 29 years. Based in Puerto Rico (San Juan), Remi has performed in 36 countries and has had his own television program for 22 years. His dynamic program features a variety of fun and educational activities that include singing, painting, storytelling, sports and focuses on civic responsibilities such as recycling, green projects, good manners, non-violence and healthy living.

Remi has composed dozens of original songs for children, which are on CD and can be found at www.payasoremi.com/CDDVD.html. In 2000, Remi won the Grammy Award in the OTI Latin Festival for the best children’s album. He is a cherished figure in the Hispanic culture and is an active advocate for children through the ReMi Foundation.

MAIN STAGE/TARIMA PRINCIPAL 3:25 – 4:25  Leno y sus Compas Del Norte
4:30 – 5:00  Dance Folklore Azteca
5:15 – 6:15  The Latin Project
6:45 – 8:00  Carnavalito

LATINO FESTIVAL PERFORMERS

El hombre de la Calle – Man of the Streets

Julio Martinez (El hombre de la Calle – Man of the Streets)

A five year host of Durham’s Latino Festival, Julio Martinez, is a roving news reporter for the radio station La Regia 540 am. In addition to reporting the news, Martinez interviews people throughout the state about issues important to North Carolina’s Latino community including news, culture, sports, politics, music, and art. Martinez is proud to share his Latin culture and to support and promote the local Latin talent in Durham.

Leno y sus Compas Del Norte

The Norteño group was founded in 1985, in the town of Colina, Mexico. In 2000, Leno moved to North Carolina and decided to re-form the group with new members. Leno y sus Compas Del Norte have released two CD’s and strive to bring great entertainment to North Carolina.

The Latin Project

The Latin Project

The Latin Project pays homage to the music of Puerto Rico and Cuba. Their style is based on the sounds of Mambo, Guaguanco, Rumba, Guaracha, Son, Cha Cha Cha and other timeless Latin rhythms, (also known as Salsa). In essence, The Latin Project, also known as the Latin Jazz Project is an “Old School Salsa” band. This band blends two musical genres into an explosive and upbeat, challenging and sophisticated musical expression known as Latin Jazz.

Carnavalito

Carnavalito

Formed in 1989, Carnavalito has performed up and down the Southeast coast from Washington, DC to Florida at festivals, clubs, private parties, and special events as well as television and radio programs including Latino USA and NPR. They have released two highly acclaimed CD’s: Carnavalito and Tu y Yo. Through the years, Carnavalito has become an institution that has helped influence many other Latin style groups in the area.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
  • Children’s storytelling
  • Remi the Clown
  • Face painting
  • Museum of Life and Science Activities
  • Soccer Games
  • Zumba dance for childen