This Saturday, a nonprofit that seeks to provide services to immigrants and their families will showcase Latin American culture at an all-day event at the eastern end of the Downtown Mall.
For the second year in a row, Cville Sabroso will be held at the Ting Pavilion.
“Our Latino roots inspire us to gather as one Gran Familia — celebrating the artistry, cuisine, music, and dance that enrich Central Virginia’s cultural tapestry,” an information release quotes festival director Andrea Jacobs. “We invite generations of Latinos to join us, step into the spotlight, and showcase the creativity, passion, and talent that make our community extraordinary.”
The event begins at 2 p.m. and runs through 9 p.m.
Tickets for adults and teens cost $15 but those under 12 get in for free. There will be seven hours of live music, dance lessons for those who need them, a Parade of Flags, lots of food, as well as artisan crafts.
Over 4,000 people attended last year’s event and organizers are hoping for more this year. They’ve expanded the food area by 50 percent, have added more rounds for the “Copa Sabroso” soccer shoot-out, and will run the “Instrument Petting Zoo” with help from the group Modern Improvisation Music Appreciation.
New this year will be a second stage area that will offer five rounds of bingo throughout the day, a performance by local magician and illusionist Wes Iseli, and raffle baskets.
“We look forward to Sabroso every year as our opportunity to share our culture with the broader community during Hispanic Heritage Month,” the release quotes Javier Raudales, executive director at Sin Barreras. “Attending Sabroso with us is a great and enjoyable way to support local Latino immigrants and the Sin Barreras programs and services that they depend on.”
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