Dear UHC Family & Friends,
On behalf of the University of Holy Cross, I am writing today to invite you to join us for the West Bank Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 12th, taking place on our beautiful campus in Algiers! This vibrant celebration of culture, music, and community is open to all, and proceeds support the University of Holy Cross. I am looking forward to seeing our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends come together with the broader community for a day of fun, food, and live performances. Bring your family and friends—we can’t wait to celebrate with you! All the details of the day are here below.
Spes Unica,
Stanton
Our campus will be transformed into a lively, free festival, with music, food vendors, and activity areas set up across the grounds. Every corner will offer something exciting, from live performances to delicious cuisine and family-friendly fun.
This festival, presented in partnership with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana, is free to the public because of the generous sponsors.
Special thanks to Televizion for their weeklong series promoting the Festival! Alesia Garcia, pictured here, will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies.
Click on the picture to watch the video.
Live entertainment will keep the crowd energized throughout the day, with performances on the Redmann Law Stage by:
- La Tran-K Band – An energetic band that will keep the festivities lively with their dynamic tunes.
- Grupo Sensación– Bringing traditional and contemporary Latin sounds that will keep the crowd dancing.
- Fermin Ceballos – Performing a mix of modern and traditional Hispanic music.
- Mariachi Jalisco – Enjoy the classic mariachi tunes that celebrate the heart of Hispanic music.
- Ballet Folklórico Vive Mi Tierra – Traditional Mexican folk dance performances showcasing vibrant costumes and storytelling through movement.
- Dile Que NOLA – A local favorite bringing their unique Latin fusion sounds to the stage.
- ZUMBA with Sonia G Fitness– An energizing Zumba session to get everyone moving.
Alongside the entertainment, the West Bank Hispanic Heritage Festival will also host
a community health event, offering resources and information to promote wellness among
attendees. These services include free dental care, health check up, and mental health
care services. The Beignet Fest Sensory Activation Vehicle will also make an appearance,
providing a safe and welcoming space to step away from the crowds.
Make sure to sample a wide variety of Hispanic cuisine! There will also be some classic favorites from local small businesses in the New Orleans region - we hope you'll try them all.
- Food Vendors:Anita’s Catering, Casita Jasmyn, Chick Fil A, Coop’s Burgers, El Macho Grill, Curramba La Bella Colombian Food, Hokena’s Cuisine, La Chilanga, Malkriados Kitchen, Mexi-pops by Angie, Mimas Peruvian Dessert, Mimi’s Sweets & Treats, Piece of Kookie, Life Gave Lemons Lemonade, Pistachio Coffee, The Creative Grind, and Waska.
- Food Trucks: MoFries, Kona Ice of the Crescent City, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Jefferson, Wolf’s Burger Truck, and ZoraChristina Catering & Food Truck.
