Latino Heritage Festival

Rio Hondo College hosts its second annual Latino Heritage Celebration, a free community celebration of the Latino arts and culture of the Rio Hondo region. The Celebration, a co-production of Arts & Cultural Programs and Student Life & Leadership, takes place on Saturday, September 20, from 1:00 – 5:00 pm on the lower quad area of Rio Hondo College in Whittier. In addition to games and inflatables, food trucks and arts activities, there will be numerous college and community-based groups. The Celebration features performances by dance troupe Raices Peruanas, salsa band Son Cinco, and a live broadcast by Mega 96.3 FM. Headlining the event will be Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Jazz Band.