PROGRAM
1:00 PM —
MISSISSAUGA LATIN FESTIVAL
PARADE
One of the most important attractions at the Mississauga Latin Festival is its parade. Every year the parade is headed by the Mississauga Mayor, Councillors from the area as well as Provincial and Federal representatives. Each year, Latin American countries are represented by delegations that put together a beautiful display of traditional costumes, and musical groups with percussion and wind instruments such as "Papayeras" and "Chirimias" that engage the audience and the dancers along the parade’s route.
Throughout the years, the Mississauga Latin Festival's parade has welcomed participants from other continents that want to have their country represented in the parade which has grown to be not only a Latin American parade but a parade of the cultures.
2:00 PM —
DJ ALBERT
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In 2008, DJ Alberth Moreno moved to the beautiful city of Toronto, Canada where until today he is the most sought-after DJ in the industry. His devoted professionalism has granted him exclusive presentations with mega Latin stars such as Romeo Santos, Marc Anthony, Gente de Zona, and many more.
RITMO & CAFE
Folklore Exhibition - COLOMBIA
Ritmo & Cafe was founded by choreographer Cielo Velazquez in 2004. The group features Colombian dances and is formed by 60 Latin American children.
2:30 PM —
TONATIUH
Folklore Exhibition - MEXICO
Tonatiuh Dance Group is under the direction of Luz Adriana Castillo. Graduated from the National School of Mexican Folk Dance of Mexico City. Dedicated to the promotion and diffusion of Mexican folklore for more than 20 years. The Group members are dancers of all ages from 4 to 50+, all levels in dance beginners, intermedium, and advanced, with the goal to spread the Mexican Culture and traditions through dance, especially to influence the kids that were born in Canada.
2:45 PM —
MALEJA
Singer - NEW TALENT
COLOMBIA
Born in Bucaramanga, Colombia She has been singing since she was four years old, she loves music and likes to sing all kinds of music. Her favorite genre is ranchera.
2:45 PM —
FREE STYLE DANCE
Dance Group - NEW TALENT
COLOMBIA
Free Style Dance is a Latin urban dance project for girls from the age of five. Directed by Helen Rojas, Master in Urban Dance and folkloric music. Helen Rojas is a Colombian with more than 16 years of experience.
3:00 PM —
YAMBEQUE
Folklore Exhibition - COLOMBIA
Yambeque is a dance school focused on salsa, bachata, and cumbia, they also have an excellent dance group of Colombian folk dances in a variety of rhythms. Today we will enjoy the performance of adults and kids from the school.
3:15 PM —
SENTIR VENEZUELA
Folklore Exhibition - VENEZUELA
Sentir Venezuela Cultural Group is a non-profit organization that wants to express, promote, and encourage interest in Venezuelan culture through its traditional music and dance. Their performances are joyful, energetic, colorful, vibrant, always smiling, and bringing Venezuela into their hearts.
3:15 PM —
LATIN ENERGY
Dancing Group - CANADA
Awarded Best Latin Dance School Latin Energy Dance Studio is based in south Mississauga near Port Credit. They offer dance lessons & shows specializing in Salsa, Bachata & Argentine Tango.
3:15 PM —
HUELLAS COLOMBIANAS
Folklore Exhibition - COLOMBIA
Huellas Colombianas is a Colombian traditional dance group born in 2004 in Hamilton to show all traditional dance cultures to the Canadian community and other cultures. Alberto Torres is the director, dancer, and choreographer.
3:30 PM —
DANCE TO THE RHYTHM
ACADEMY
Dance Group
KIDS & Adults dance studio. Salsa, bachata, Latin, Ballroom, Bellydancing, Argentine tango, and more.
4:00 PM —
ASI ES MI TIERRA PERU
Folklore Exhibition - PERU
This folkloric group was created with the purpose of showcasing the music and dances from Peru. The directors are Edgar Pacheco and Monica Guerreno.
4:15 PM —
DJ ALBERT
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4:30 PM —
EL PARRANDON BAND
Music Band
Musical Organization EL PARRANDON is a group formed by Colombian and Mexican musicians. Musical Directors Mariano Rodriguez and Oscar Romay and under the General Direction of William Arévalo and with the assistance of Fredy Velez, El Parrandon is always ready to make everyone dance!
5:15 PM —
DJ ALBERT
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5:45 PM —
HENRY VIVEL ORCHESTRA
Singer - COLOMBIA
Henry Vivel, born in Colombia, will bring us the best of his music including his last creation a song called ‘Mentirosa’ With over 170 thousand streams on Spotify.
