IN-PERSON FESTIVAL TAKING PLACE MAY 7TH, 2022
The VAHCC is excited to showcase the diversity and beauty of Hispanic & Latin American cultures once again, in the capital city of Virginia! The goal of this festival is not only to bring a cultural and educational experience to Virginia, but to also bring business back to our amazing local businesses, artisans, food vendors, entertainers, and more!
Dance the day and night away to our amazing live Latin music and prepare to be mesmerized by incredible performances by local favorites. Enjoy delicious Latin culinary staples, savory desserts, select beers, and specialty drinks. Stroll through our artisan market, featuring unique vendors, live artist exhibition, homemade crafts, gifts, and more. Enjoy some family fun in our Kid’s Area featuring educational installations with arts and crafts activities. Attendees will also enjoy a colorful ride along Richmond’s historic canals on the beautifully decorated boats inspired by the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, Mexico.
Richmond Virginia’s CANAL WALK
(320 s 12th st – Virginia ST)
NEARBY PARKING
Lanier Parking Solutions
110 S 13th St Richmond, VA 23219
Central Parking System
1310 E Canal St, Richmond, VA 23219
SP+ Parking
100 Virginia St Richmond, VA 23219
CityParking
1410 E Cary St Richmond, VA 23219
IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE:
Reynolds Parking Lot : 1200 E Byrd St Richmond, VA 23219 NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
DID YOU KNOW?
LATINO’S CURRENTLY MAKE UP OVER 19% OF THE U.S. POPULATION & ARE BY FAR THE FASTEST GROWING ETHNIC GROUP!
OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS, THE NUMBER OF LATINO BUSINESS OWNERS GREW 34%, COMPARED TO 1% FOR ALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE U.S!
LATINO PURCHASING POWER IN THE U.S. HAS REACHED 1.7 TRILLION DOLLARS & ANNUAL SALES FOR LATINO BUSINESSES CONTRIBUTED OVER 700 BILLION DOLLARS TO THE U.S. ECONOMY!
THE LATINO POPULATION HAS ONE OF THE YOUNGEST MEDIAN AGES OF ALL ETHNIC GROUPS & WITHIN THE NEXT 5 YEARS, LATINO STUDENTS WILL MAKE UP 30% OF U.S. PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS!
67.4% OF LATINO INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE U.S. ARE AN ACTIVE AND CRUCIAL PART OF OUR LABOR FORCE!
FOR EVERY 100,000 LATINO ADULTS IN THE U.S. ON AVERAGE 510 BECOME NEW ENTREPRENEURS EVERY SINGLE MONTH!