Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 10, 2024 City hosts Canciones Y Comida event at Everett Rec Everett community gathered at Rec Center to sing, dance and partake in Brazilian, Mexican and Peruvian food Mayor Carlo DeMaria presented a citation to DJ Chocolate from Rumba 97.7 for his assistance with last year’s Fiesta Del Rio and this year’s Canciones Y Comida events. Pictured from left to right are Assistant Director of Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Eric Mazzeo, Director of Youth Development and Enrichment John Russolillo, Assistant Director of Youth Workforce Development Roberto Velasquez, DJ Chocolate and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. T he City of Everett, in partnership with El Mundo Boston and La Hora del Café, hosted the annual Canciones Y Comida event on Saturday, May 4, at the Everett Recreation Center. This annual event, which provides an opportunity for residents to celebrate and partake in Hispanic culture, brought the community together this year to enjoy Brazilian, Mexican and Peruvian food. The celebration also included special DJs and live performances by Chocolate Radio, Dani Noveli, DJ Xplicit, Los Primos del Refugio, Primo Simón and Rico Suave. Vendors representing various organizations were also available to provide more information about services that can benefit residents. All of the upcoming City of Everett events can be found by visiting the events calendar on the City website at cityofeverett.com/calendar/category/ events/list. Residents can also follow the official social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) to stay updated. Facebook: /cityofeverettma and /mayorcarlodemaria. Instagram: @ cityofeverettma and @mayorcarlodemaria. X: @EverettGov_ MA and @Mayor_DeMaria. All are welcome to attend the upcoming events. Mayor Carlo DeMaria presented a citation to Everett native DJ Rico Suave from Rumba 97.7 for his assistance with last year’s Fiesta Del Rio and this year’s Canciones Y Comida events. Pictured from left to right are Assistant Director of Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Eric Mazzeo, Director of Youth Development and Enrichment John Russolillo, Assistant Director of Youth Workforce Development Roberto Velasquez, DJ Rico Suave and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. Mayor Carlo DeMaria speaking to attendees. Students and instructors from the City of Everett’s DJ’N 101 class demonstrated the new skills they learned from the class at the event. Attendees enjoying the festivities of Canciones Y Comida. Attendees challenged each other in some board games. Dancing was encouraged throughout the event. The event featured live performances throughout the day. Youth attendees had the chance to participate in activities during the event.
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