~ Bloomington, IN- The City of Bloomington is gearing up to host the 2026 La Fiesta del Otoño, a celebration of Hispanic and Latiné cultures. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at Switchyard Park.

Now in its 21st year, La Fiesta del Otoño has become a beloved tradition in Bloomington, bringing together families, students, community organizations, local businesses, and visitors during National Hispanic Heritage Month. This year's theme is "Unidos, Somos Más / Together, We Are More."

The free event is open to the public and will feature a variety of activities including music, dance performances, community organizations showcasing their work and resources, arts and crafts, and food vendors.

According to Shatoyia Moss, Community and Family Resources Director for the City of Bloomington, La Fiesta del Otoño is an opportunity for all residents to feel seen, valued and included. "Our city is at its best when we come together to celebrate the rich cultures and traditions of our Hispanic and Latino community," she said.

This year's event will be bigger than ever before as it expands across the Switchyard Park lawn and Pavilion. This will provide more space for community activities such as live performances on the City's Mobile Stage on the park lawn. The Pavilion will also host participating organizations and indoor activities.

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Attendees can look forward to performances by popular groups such as La Salsoteca, Mariachi Internacional de Bloomington, IU Ballet Folklórico, Sofía Crespo,Tortilla Jackson,and Los Pablos. Over 50 community organizations will also be present at the event offering information about their services and engaging activities for all ages.

In addition to cultural festivities, there will also be health and educational resources available from organizations like Indiana University School of Nursing and Monroe County Public Health Clinic.

Food trucks will be on site for those looking to indulge in some delicious treats, while lawn games and other activities will keep children and families entertained throughout the day.

La Fiesta del Otoño is a part of the City of Bloomington's observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. The event has been a collaborative effort between the City and community organizations, performers, sponsors, and volunteers for over two decades.

For more information about La Fiesta del Otoño, please contact Ximena Martinez Ruiz, City of Bloomington Latino Outreach Coordinator at 812-349-3430 or visit the City's Latino Outreach webpage at bloomington.in.gov/latino/nhhm and Facebook page at facebook.com/LatinoBTown.

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