Festival Latinoamericano returns Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Arlington Mill Community Center, Arlington County Parks & Recreation announced.
The free event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. indoors and 5 to 9 p.m. outdoors, featuring live entertainment, food, local artisans, community vendors and activities for all ages. Admission is free, but organizers ask attendees to register in advance.
Entertainment includes performances by Sentimiento Peruano USA, Rose Moares and Son Cubano, Zumba with Jessica, a Cultural Fashion Show and a Flag Celebration.
Food vendors include El Encanto Latino, Don Churro and La Perla. Community organizations will also share programs, services and resources.
Organizers invite community members to take part in the Cultural Fashion Show by wearing traditional or culturally inspired attire representing their heritage.
The Arlington Mill Community Center is located at 909 S. Dinwiddie St., Arlington, VA. Limited free parking is available in the community center garage, but spaces fill quickly, and attendees are encouraged to use public transportation, rideshare, biking or walking. Event parking is not permitted at Columbia Pike Plaza, where parking is reserved for shopping center customers only.