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Festival Hispano showcases community

Thousands attend annual Millsboro event
Rachel Swick Mavity
September 1, 2011
Sharon Rodriguez, 7 of Milton, shows off her traditional costume and pineapple during a children's showcase at Festival Hispano. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
Showcasing traditional Mexican sombreros, the Marinquiroz family enjoys the festival. Shown (l-r) are Nacho Sr., Nacho Jr., Sydney and Alan Marinquiroz of Lewes. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
Anna Ornelas treats the crowd to traditional mariachi music on stage at Festival Hispana. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
Thousands of people enjoyed the sunny and breezy afternoon at Festival Hispano in Millsboro Aug. 21. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
The Velasquez family of Georgetown enjoys the live music under their umbrella. Shown (l-r) are Esmeralda, Jennifer, Jorge, Jorge Jr., and Olivia Velasquez. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
Jaime Orellana-Santos of Laurel drives the children's train ride during Festival Hispano. Before the ride takes off, the children are handed flags of various Latino countries to wave at the crowd. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
Lines formed around vendor's tents where residents enjoyed authentic tacos, quesadillas, fresh-squeezed juices and traditional salsas. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
Jackeline Cordova, 8 of Frankford, shows off her costume during a children's showcase. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVIY
Jackeline Cordova, 8 of Frankford, and Jocelyn Rosas, 11 of Selbyville, wave their fans and show off their costumes. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
Marisa Chaves, enjoys a mango during Festival Hispano. Chaves and her partner Chiqui Gavilan live in New Jersey, but visit the area often and recently purchased a second home in Rehoboth Beach. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
Maria Diaz, 5, of Milford, tries to stay cool during the festival. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY

It was a celebration of culture in Millsboro Aug. 21 as Festival Hispano brought authentic music, food and community together.

The annual celebration of Latino culture drew thousands from across the region to enjoy live music, plenty of dancing, children's games, tacos and much more. Many came dressed in traditional clothing of their native lands and flashes of color from balloons, sombreros and full skirts were everywhere at the Little League Complex in Millsboro.

The annual festival is sponsored by El Centro Cultural and funded through the Delaware Division of the Arts, as well as Bayhealth Medical Center, Beebe Medical Center, Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, Discover Bank, Perdue and Sussex County Council. For more information, visit www.elcentrocultural.org or call 302-745-6828.

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