NSU Sponsors Hispanic Unity Fest in Pembroke Pines – Community Invited

Nova Southeastern University is a sponsor of the 20th Maroone Hispanic Fest on Saturday, March 29, from noon to 11 p.m.

The festival celebrates Hispanic culture and traditions with a variety of delicious Latin foods and entertainment. There will be live Latin music on two stages - the NSU stage and the International Stage - salsa dance lessons, arts and crafts, children entertainment, activities and much more. The event is organized by Hispanic Unity of Florida, a non-profit organization in Hollywood, Fla.

The Maroone HispanicFest is Broward County’s longest-running Hispanic festival.

The festival will take place at the Pines Recreation Center at 7400 Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines.

The 2008 performers include:

• Jerry Rivera
• Lefty Perez
• Jay Lozada
• Claudia Diez y su Tono 40
• Bachaco Origen
• Iky Manuel
• Kuyayki
• Griselda Castro
• Hugo Daniel
• Vallenatos
• Los Doctores
• Checho Acosta

Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for students with ID and free for children 12 and under. For more information, or for locations on where to buy tickets, please visit http://www.hispanicunity.org/hispanicfest/ or call Hispanic Unity at 954-981-2665.