Bicentennial Of Mexico's Independence Is Theme Of 2010 Latino Festival In Plymouth
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PLYMOUTH - Heart and Hands presents the ninth annual Latino Festival scheduled for June 19 at Centennial Park in Plymouth.
The festival is a celebration of the Latino culture in the area with music, events and entertainment for everyone. Admission is free.
The theme of the 2010 festival is celebrating the bi-centennial of Mexico's independence. This year's opening ceremonies will begin with a children's parade depicting the heroes of Mexican history.
The Kid's Barrio is a big attraction each year and this year will be filled with exciting things for the children from noon to 6 p.m. - games, piñatas, pony rides, face painting and more will make this family fun event the highlight for the kids.
The South Bend Silver Hawk players will be at the festival from 11 a.m. to noon to sign autographs for fans.
Heart and Hands' annual soccer tournament will begin at 10 a.m. on the Plymouth High School practice field.
On stage the entertainment begins at noon at the Young's Amphitheater. Dance and music with a Latino flair will continue into the evening and include performers like DJ Simba, Mariachi Zeyla who presents traditional Mexican music. Ballet Folklorico of Elkhart provides a dance experience. The band Los Bandits of Michigan performs with Tex-Mex music featuring a mix of rhythm and blues, gospel and country rock. The final performer will be Groupo IRONIA, a band from Bremen.
Audience participation events such as Jalapeño and watermelon-eating contest and the Limbo contest will provide fun for the whole family.
One of the events being planned for the festival is a silent auction which will serve as a fundraiser for the organization. The Heart and Hands Latino Festival is the main fundraising event for the operation of the organization year round.
Other events during the festival that raise funds are the 50/50 raffle, parking donations and a food booth.
New items and gift certificates are now being accepted as donations for the auction. Items can be dropped off at Heart and Hands, 220 N. Center St., Plymouth, on Tuesdays and Thursdays or at the Bremen Heart and Hands on Mondays and Wednesdays at 406 S. Marshall St. All donors will be listed on this year's fliers as a supporter of the organization and will be added to the volunteer t-shirts.For more information or donations pickup, call 574-935-3846 or 574-850-2203 or e-mail heartandhandsinc@embarqmail.com
More than 100 volunteers give their time each year to make this day a success.
Heart and Hands is a 501 (3)(c) non-profit organizations and all donations are tax deductable. Heart and Hands is a United Way member agency.
