programs

CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS

BUILDING UNITY

Through cultural celebrations, sensitivity trainings, and community forums, the Latin American Coalition creates opportunities for people of diverse backgrounds to dialogue together, develop common bonds and work along side one another to build a community which embraces, supports, and respects people of all cultures and backgrounds. 

Latin American Festival:

An annual celebration of Latin American heritage, food, dances, music and crafts. For more information visit: www.festivallatinoamericano.org

Cinco de Mayo, Festival Fanta:

A day of family fun and cultural celebration, Festival Fanta attracts more than 30,000 individuals to enjoy the area’s largest and most exciting Cinco de Mayo celebrations. For more information Click here

A Night in Rio: the Brazilian Carnival Experience
The Neighborhood Theatre 511 E 36 St. Charlotte, NC
An evening of Samba, Bossa Nova, batucada and authentic Brazilian food and crafts

AZÚCAR: a Caribbean Celebration
The Neighborhood Theatre 511 E 36 St. Charlotte, NC
Experience the rhythms of Salsa, Cuban Son and other Caribbean sounds.

Día de los Muertos, A Festival of Souls:

Celebrates the Mexican holiday of the Day of the Dead, including traditional foods, expositions of folkloric arts, crafts and dances, and activities for children.