The La Nueva Herencia Latina Orchestra has it’s roots in New York City. The band was formed by Ray Rodriguez in 1981 and later turned over to Luis Rosa and Julio Santoiemma where the band was taken to a new level of entertainment. The Herencia has the reputation of playing the best salsa, merengue, cumbia, boleros and swing. They are also known to play bachatas. Throughout the years the band has tried to bring the best quality performances to the Treasure Coast with all the best of the Latin rhythms that are loved by their listeners and followers. The band will play 2 sets at Friday Fest at 6:45 to 7:30 pm and 8:15 to 9:00 pm.
The Ballet Folklorico Guadalajara is made up of children and youth in the community between the ages of 5-20 years. All of the children were born here but are of Mexican descent attending different schools and colleges on the Treasure Coast. The Ballet Folklorico Guadalajara is very active throughout the year, participating in schools, churches and other cultural events. They are always proud to represent the culture of their parents through dance, performing with great enthusiasm in all of their presentations.The typical Mexican dances are varied, depending on the region. The Guadalajara Ballet includes dances from the Northern region; the dancers are similar to the polka, chotiss, sones Veracruzanos and Jalicienses. The girls are dressed in brightly colored dresses with wide ruffles, colored ribbons, braids with big bows, and boots or wide heel shoes. The males are dressed with their charro outfits and hat that marked his unique personality and his boots mark the steps. The unique dress of the dancers and the rhythm of the music, make for a beautiful dance filled with grace and their enthusiasm that is projected in each dance.
Ballet Folkorico Guadalajara will perform 2 shows at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm in front of the St. Lucie County Library on Melody Lane.
Jeff Brown from Clear Channel Media and Entertainments – WAVE 92.7 and OLDIES 103.7, will kick off Friday Fest and play Top 40 hits in between sets.
Bring the kids to Friday Fest. All in Fun. Inc, has teamed up with Main Street Fort Pierce to provide children’s activities during Friday Fest. The children’s activities include a Giant Slide and a bounce house or have your face painted by Masquerade Expressions.
Arts & crafts vendors will line up in front of the Indian River in Marina Square. Make sure you bring your appetite when you come to Friday Fest. The food variety includes Greek, Caribbean, barbeque ribs & chicken, seafood, Americana, and various snack items.
Admission is always FREE at Friday Fest and there is always plenty of food, music, and activities for all ages! Parking Garage is open and free for your parking convenience!
DINE, SHOP, AND ENJOY BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC,
DINE, SHOP, AND ENJOY BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC,
DOWNTOWN FORT PIERCE
FRIDAY FEST – September 6, 2013 – 5:30 to 9:00 PM
Marina Square
Melody Lane and Avenue A, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Yearly Sponsors of Friday Fest includes:
All in Fun, Budweiser, Clear Channel Media and Entertainments
WAVE 92.7 and OLDIES 103.7,
Coca-Cola, Park’s Rental, Radiology Imaging Associates,
Reliable Poly Johns, St. Lucie News Tribune
Join us at Friday Fest, September 6, 2013 (Weather permitting – rollover date – September13, 2013) as we celebrate Latin Heritage Month
