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Latino music, food, culture: La Fiesta festival returns to Virginia Beach this summer

Crystal Graham

La Fiesta Virginia Beach logo For two days, Virginia Beach will celebrate the sights and sounds of the Latin experience with the return of the La Fiesta festival this summer.

Announced by Virginia Beach, Beach Events, and IMGoing, the festival will be held June 16-17 on 29th Street.

The event, presented by the Hispanic Chamber of Coastal Virginia, offers authentic food, colorful cultural costumes and high-energy national Latin music.

Latin GRAMMY Award nominees and winners headline concerts on the Beach Stage at 24th Street each night.

The 2023 festival includes Jose Alberto “El Canario,” Rubby Perez, Diveana, La Banda Blanca, Wanda Lopez, Ballet Folklorico Mexican Tradition of Julio Ruiz, Eddy Kbrera and more.

Schedule

Friday, June 16

  • 5 p.m.: DJ
  • 7:45 p.m.: Diveana
  • 9:30 p.m.: Jose Alberto “El Canario”

Saturday, June 17

  • 4 p.m.: DJ
  • 5 p.m.: Ballet Folklorico Mexican Tradition of Julio Ruiz
  • 5:30 p.m.: Eddy Kbrera
  • 6:30 p.m.: Ballet Folklorico Mexican Tradition of Julio Ruiz
  • 7 p.m.: Wanda Lopez
  • 8 p.m.: La Banda Blanca
  • 9:30 p.m.: Rubby Perez

Authentic Latino and Hispanic food vendors as well as retail vendors round out the festival experience.

More information is available at beacheventsvb.com

 
 




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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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