City to host fourth annual Fiesta London! Mexican Festival

For immediate release

 

Londoners have been invited to take part

during London’s Hispanic Signature event of 2013

Fiesta London! brings the sound, culture and taste of Mexico to downtown London on Sunday, June 9^th, 2013.

Join in on the fun as we celebrate a full day of fun, food, folklore, and fiesta for everyone. Fiesta London! is more than just a celebration, it is a vigorous declaration of community spirit at its best.

Fiesta London! honours culture, tradition, and family. Fiesta London! encourages individuals from all ethnic backgrounds to share in the beauty of Mexico's rich history a long with other Hispanic influences in the city.

"Cultural exchange and inter-cultural awareness are vital in a multicultural society", George Perez, chairperson of Fiesta London!, said. "Ethnic cultural events such as the Fiesta London! present a wonderful opportunity to understand different values and beliefs while building bridges across communities in London and the rest of Southwest Ontario". 

Fiesta London! Mexican Festival marks the kick-off of the festival season in the city, featuring a variety of entertainment from throughout Latin America, colourful folkloric dancers, cultural exhibits and authentic Latino-American cuisine,  held at the Covent Garden Market. 

Our attractive setting will be host to mouth watering Mexican, Colombian Salvadorian, and Nicaraguan food, and over 15 craft and food vendors.

As our highlights, this year Fiesta London! will present: 

• The spectacular Jalapeño-eating contest, presented by Reliance Home Comfort

• The always delicious Taco-eating competition, presented by Mucho Burrito Fresh Mexican Grill

• The new Burrito-eating Challenge, presented by Quesada Mexican Grill

• The one and only Folklore Dance Company Nadxieli, presented by Accident Resolution Group.

   and of course our traditional Piñata breaking!

Fiesta London! is the largest Hispanic/Latino festival in Southwest Ontario, 2013 Hispanic signature event

For more information, interviews, and photo opps, please contact:

George Perez, Chairperson

Fiesta London! Mexican Festival

519-488-5430 • george@fiestalondon.ca