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To Recognize and Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Festival Latino in the City of Columbus.
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WHEREAS, Festival Latino began as a five-hour event twenty years ago and has since grown to a weekend festival that showcases the Latino culture and community in the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, common elements each year include lively music, dancing in the streets, cultural and arts workshops for children and adults, Latin American cuisine, and community information tents while continuing to add performing artists, workshops, vendors, participating community groups, and audience; and
WHEREAS, community interest in the Festival Latino remains significant, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors over two decades due to increased community support, media partnerships, and community involvement; and
WHEREAS, Festival Latino has been a cultural asset to our city for two decades and will continue to expand the free, family-focused event, bringing even more international culture for the City of Columbus to enjoy for many years to come; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
This this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Festival Latino for its unique contribution to the City of Columbus.