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Powder Springs hosts Hispanic Heritage Fiesta on Oct. 7

The Hispanic Heritage Fiesta will begin at 3 p.m. Oct. 7 in Thurman Springs Park, 4485 Pineview Drive SW, Powder Springs. (Courtesy of Son Latino)

Credit: Son Latino

Credit: Son Latino

The Hispanic Heritage Fiesta will begin at 3 p.m. Oct. 7 in Thurman Springs Park, 4485 Pineview Drive SW, Powder Springs. (Courtesy of Son Latino)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Oct 5, 2023

Powder Springs officials will hold their first Hispanic Heritage Fiesta at 3 p.m. Oct. 7 in Thurman Springs Park, 4485 Pineview Drive SW, Powder Springs.

The event will celebrate Hispanic countries, with speakers, music and dance.

Country celebrations start at 3 p.m. with speakers and music.

Attendees will be able to “visit” the nations at tents dedicated to their history and culture.

At 6 p.m., the celebration continues with concerts and dancing, including dance instruction and musical performances by Son Latino and C.O.T. Band.

For more information, contact Michele Coursey, event coordinator for the city, at mcoursey@cityofpowdersprings.org.

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