VyStar Credit Union is proud to partner with Latin Community Services as the presenting sponsor to host the Unidos En La Música: A Latin American Festival dedicated to spreading knowledge of Latin culture by engaging, inspiring and unifying the community. The family-friendly event celebrates Latin America with a day filled with beautiful music, culture, dance and delicious food. The festival will be held at Francis Field, 25 West Castillo Drive in St. Augustine on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
General admission tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 4 years and older. Children 3 and under are admitted for free. VyStar members and employees receive a 15% discount for online ticket purchase with the code VTSTAR when purchasing general admission tickets and VIP experiences. Free parking and shuttles are available at 212 King Street. Shuttles will run from 12 p.m. to midnight.
“VyStar is proud to partner with Latin Community Services to host this incredible event,” said VyStar Chief Human Resources Officer Kawanza Humphrey. “This event is an opportunity to enjoy the wonderful culture and heritage of Latin America right here in our own backyard.”
Unidos En La Música offers visitors a vibrant cultural experience, featuring captivating exhibits, delectable authentic cuisine, pulsating Latin music, a diverse array of vendors, engaging games, and enriching dance workshops. The bustling vendor marketplace showcases over 75 meticulously curated artisan vendors alongside 14 enticing Latin American food trucks and vendors. Attendees can enjoy an abundance of family-friendly activities, including soccer and baseball clinics, soccer darts, Tejo, the Aztec ball game, pinata festivities, sapo, dominos, and much more.
“We are honored to share our love of true Latino culture with visitors from all over Northeast Florida,” said Erika Weitz, Founder and CEO of Latin Community Services. “The festival continues to grow and reflect the deep connections and positive influence Latin American culture has had in America and here on the First Coast.”
There is so much to see and do at the festival, but a big draw is the live music. Entertainment this year features musical performances by Latin Grammy Award Winner Fonseca, Baba Caiman, LPT Salsa, Myrandas, Papayera la Arenosa. A limited number of Fonseca ‘Meet & Greet’ VIP Experience tickets are available.
Learn more about the event on the Unidos En La Música website.