There is a free event in Roselle.
On Saturday, September 17th, the Union County Board of County Commissioners will host the Cultural Day celebration. The event will be held at the Warinanco Park Sports Center. All are invited to attend.
One of the many events planned for Hispanic Heritage month isCultural Day. As we celebrate the diversity of our Hispanic community, we want everyone to come out and enjoy the various cultural offerings on hand.
There will be a variety of dance and musical performances. There will be food trucks from The Garden Restaurant.
Some of the rich cultural music, dances and food that embody Hispanic community will be on display at the Union County Hispanic Cultural Day. Everyone is invited to join us as we show these festivities for all to see.
Resource tables from different partners will be set up. The Latino-American Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Elections, and Union County Youth Services are some of the agencies residents will be able to consult with.
Commissioner Lourdes Leon said she was proud to recognize the Hispanic culture in Union County.
October 15 is Hispanic Heritage month. The Hispanic Heritage Flag Raising takes place on September 15th. The second event in the series is Cultural Day.
- September 23, 6:30 p.m. – Movie Night: Encanto – Warinanco Park, Roselle
- October 12, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Panel: History of Union County’s Hispanic Media Connection – Kean University North Avenue Academic Building (Corner of Morris and North Aves.)
- October 14, 7:00 p.m. – Drive-Up Movie: Encanto – (Salsa Lessons @ 7:00 p.m. & Movie @ 8:00 p.m.) – Plainfield High School, 950 Park Ave., Plainfield.
- October 15, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Family Fun Day – Rahway River Park, Parkway Drive (Next to Ulrich Memorial Pool)
To find out more about the Hispanic Heritage month and related events, please visit: https://ucNJ.org/hhm22/ or contact Judith Guest, Community Engagement & Diversity Coordinator, by email at judith.guest@ucNJ.org or by phone at (908) 527-43
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