Somerville Celebrates Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month Saturday, September 26

Somerville’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA), with support from the City’s Division of Equity and Belonging and the Somerville Community Corporation (SCC), invites all community members to celebrate Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month on Saturday, September 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave.).

Enjoy a wide selection Latin American and Caribbean food and refreshments, from Brazilian cheese bread to Haitian griot, alongside an afternoon of music, movement, and opportunities to join in. 

Featured performers include:

• Sinhá Capoeira: Sharing the Afro-Brazilian tradition of movement and music.
• Fraternidad Folklórica Boliviana New England: Celebrating Bolivia’s cultural heritage through traditional dance.
• Katya Macedo: The Brazilian native and Somerville local will guide participants through basic samba steps in a welcoming environment.
• DJ Michael: The Haitian-born, Somerville-based DJ will keep the crowd moving throughout the afternoon.

Local advocacy organizations and community groups will also be on hand to share resources and connect with residents. Bring your family, meet your neighbors, and celebrate the cultures and communities that help make Somerville home. The event is free and open to all.

To view this update and more City news on the City website, visit somervillema.gov/news.

Persons with disabilities can request accommodations to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville by contacting the ADA Coordinator at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov in advance of the event.

If you need assistance understanding this information, please contact us at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311). The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter for free.

These events will be videotaped by the City’s GovTV team. Watch them on-demand with optional closed-captioning (select the CC icon) onYouTube.com/SomervilleCityTV. Or watch on cable TV atGovTV(somervillema.gov/video) Comcast Ch. 22 and GovTV Astound (RCN) Ch. 13 & 613. Videos generally post within one business day of recording.