SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The weather could not be better for a celebration of culture in Scranton. Ethnic music and dancing took over Nay Aug Park for the third annual NEPA Latino Fiesta.
Crowds poured into the park to sample the sights and sounds, and enjoy various foods from Latin nations.
Participants say this event is important to promote diversity in northeastern Pennsylvania.
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"There is a lot of culture here, and so we definitely want to celebrate everybody's culture and have fun and just enjoy this great day," Ashley Tapia with Chanitos Ice Cream told 28/22 News.
"We stand by the Latino community, and this is our way of letting them know you're not alone. We value you and you are an attribute to our community," NEPA Latino Fiesta Co-Founder and Organizer Elizabeth Rodriguez said.
Organizers say even though there was a smaller crowd this year, they hope they can continue the NEPA Latino Fiesta in the future.
