The event, now in its fourth year, is organized by the Hightstown and East Windsor Latino Festival Committee
HIGHTSTOWN -- Hightstown and East Windsor will host its annual Latino Festival this weekend after rain forced organizers to postpone it a week.
The festival, now in its fourth year, is set to take place Aug. 6 from noon to 5 p.m. in Rocky Brook Park.
The event will include food native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, games, activities, dance and exhibits. It is intended to increase people's knowledge and understanding of traditions at the heart of Latin culture and strengthen community relations.
The county's Hispanic population continues to grow at a fast pace. Census estimates show a 2014 Hispanic population of 58,733, a 6 percent increase over 2010.
In Hightstown, Hispanics make up 41.6 percent of the borough's population and in East Windsor, they make up 22.7 percent.
"The festival is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the rich cultural traditions of Latinos within our region," said Dr. Carlos Fernandez, a member of the organizing committee and director of Rutgers University's Center for Latino Arts and Culture.
The event is organized by the Hightstown and East Windsor Latino Festival Committee. Sponsors include RISE Community Services, Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission, Wells Fargo Bank and other local businesses and organizations.
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