Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 21, 2022 Everett celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at Fiesta Del Rio Many people gathered at Glendale Park to celebrate and dance to live music. Special to Th e Advocate Alongside State Rep. Joe McGonagle, Mayor Carlo DeMaria (right) presented DJ Donny Rodriguez a citation thanking him for donating his time and services. T he City of Everett celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at Glendale Park for the fi rst annual Fiesta Del Rio. This event continued the City’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is nationally recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This time is observed by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Attendees were able to enjoy plenty of diff erent Hispanic foods, drinks, live entertainment and various activities for children on a beautiful Saturday. Many attendees couldn’t resist moving and dancing to the energizing music throughout the event. The event is part of the City’s commitment to ensure that Everett is for everyone and allowed for community members to come together and celebrate their culture. “We want you to be proud of your Hispanic Heritage and know that Everett is a safe space for you to come and celebrate all the amazing contributions that members of our HispanThere was plenty of dancing to be had throughout the event. ic community have made to this City,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “Today is about coming together to celebrate some of the things that make the Hispanic heritage special, including the important traditions of family, faith, food, music and dancing.” During the event, Mayor DeMaria presented DJ Danny Rodriguez with a citation to thank him for his friendship to the City of Everett and for donating his time and services to this event and the previous Harvest Fest. “We want to thank him for his friendship and support of Everett and for donating his time and talent to make our events the celebrations that we hope they will be – a chance to come together and celebrate your culture and your community.” Mayor DeMaria would like to thank everyone who attended and the participating organizations, businesses and entertainers that made this event successful: Andrea’s Taqueria, Antojito’s Latinos, Art Lab and Everett Cultural Council, Bachata Rosa, Burrito’s Pizza & Grill, Cambridge Health Alliance, Chicomania, Daniel Torres, DJ Danny Rodriguez, Dj Sisko, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Everett Community Growers, Eliot Family Resource Center, Fairway, JB Prodigy & Avila, La Oaxaqueña It was a beautiful day to sit at a table, listen to live music and enjoy a meal from one of the many vendors at Fiesta Del Rio. Young attendees got to enjoy the bouncy houses. #2, Latinos Unidos en Massachusetts, Mana Supermarket, Mass Health, Montecristo, Newly Wed Foods, Noonan Entertainment, United States Postal Service, Primo Simon, Juan Vaquerano, Reyes Market, Rumba 97.7, T-Mobile, Tula Flavor, Variedades Ebenezer and Village Bar & Grill. Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 64 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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