It’s the first of its kind in Habersham County, and it’s happening Saturday in downtown Cornelia.
The city’s inaugural Latino Festival will be held September 14 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The event will feature Latino food, vendors, live music, traditional dances, and children’s activities.
The Latino Festival, organized by Raspas El Tigre, is being held in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month.
“Forty percent of our population is Hispanic, and though we celebrate our awesome residents every day, we will specifically highlight our Hispanic residents and their culture on Saturday,” says Cornelia Main Street Manager Noah Hamill.
Cornelia will close Hodges, Irvin, and Clarkesville Streets and the Historic Depot parking lot during the festival. Drivers should stay alert for a high volume of pedestrians throughout the downtown area.
