The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community
Facilities will host the 7th annual Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival,
presented as part of the 58th annual Festival of Arts at Dogwood
Dell on Saturday, August 16 from 3 to 8 p.m.
Featured performers will include 2013 Grammy Award winner
Marlow Rosado, Ismael Rivera, Jr., Herbie Martinez and Orchestra, Julissa Cruz
Latin Vintage Dance Troupe, AllAmerica Dance Group, and DJ Eddy Mayorga.
Hosting this event will be Luis “Sweet Lou” Hidalgo. Also during the festival,
the City of Richmond Office of Multicultural Affairs will be honored with an
award to recognize their ten year anniversary.
The festival is free to attend with seating being on a first
come, first serve basis. Pets, alcoholic beverages, or glass containers are not
permitted. For more information, please call (804) 646-1031.