Festival Latino returns this weekend for 19th year

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Enjoy Latin food, Latin culture and a lot of fun this weekend during the 19th annual Festival Latino in Wilmington.

The event, put on by Amigos Internacional, is the largest Latino event in North Carolina.

Saturday and Sunday, come out to Ogden Park for family fun highlighting South and Central American food and culture. There will be music, piñatas, inflatables, games, and even a salsa dancing contest. Sunday’s festival also includes a children’s soccer tournament.

Festival Latino is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and free for everyone.