The dancers from Franchéss Studio performs in this year Feria del Barrio. Franchéss Studio is located in North Philadelphia, right next to the famed Tierra Colombiana.

For the program schedule, go here.

Along with Pablo Batista Y Su Mambo Syndicate, this year’s festival features the merenguero,  SILVIO MORA,  and  the bachata y merengue musical stylings of SWING D GUILLE

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Feria del Barrio (Feria), el festival al aire libre que todos los años atrae miles de filadelfianos a la comunidad del reconocido Centro de Oro, este año hace un reconocimiento especial a los Departamentos de Policiía y de los Bomberos de Filadelfia. Este año, la feria coincide con el Quinceavo Aniversario de los ataques de septiembre 11, y se llevará a cabo desde las 12 p.m. a las 5 p.m., en la calle 5co entre la Avenida Lehigh y la calle Cambria.

“La Feria del Barrio es el único festival comunitario que se lleva a cabo en un corredor comercial. Como dueños de negocios, organizaciones sin fines de lucro, y residentes, todos dependemos de los departamentos de la policía y los bomberos para que sean una parte integral de la vitalidad de nuestra comunidad.” intimó la Dra. Carmen Febo, Directora Ejecutiva del Taller Puertorriqueño, la agencia, que con el apollo de otras cuatro organizaciones en la comunidad, organiza el festival. “Quisimos recognocer a los que tienen la tarea de responder primero en situaciones de crisis y desastres en honor a todo lo que significo su sacrificio en 9/11,” continuó diciendo. El Capitán Peter Crespo acceptará el reconocimiento de parte del Departamento de Bomberos, y el Teniente Rosario lo aceptara de parte del Departamento de Policía.

La Feria está colaborando con Telemundo62 para llevar a cabo una campaña de registración para votar en las elecciones presidenciales. El acto principal este año lo será el aclamado y galardonado percusionista Pablo Batista, recipiente de una distinguida Beca de la Fundación Pew en Arte Folklórico, quien ha participado en giras artísticas con Grover Washington, Jr., de 1985 hasta la muerte del Señor Washington en 1999. Batista, junto con su grupo The Mambo Syndicate, ellos nos delaitarán con música que es una deliciosa mezcla de ritmos afro-caribeños, salsa, y mas. La Mega radio, otro principal colaborador contribuye entretenimiento adicional trayendo a Sylvio Mora y el Swing D Guille , quienes junto a otro talento local proveerán toda una tarde de música, baile y gozo.

La Feria no sería posible sin el generoso apoyo de nuestros auspiciadores Xfinity, Creative Philadelphia, PNC Bank, PECO, Health Partners, Jefferson Health, y otros. Invitamos a las familias a disfrutar de actividades para los niños, tales como pintar de caritas y manualidades de arte, y a que se enteren de los servicios que las organizaciones y negocios participantes ofrecen. El Congreso de Latinos Unidos y los Planes de Salud Health Partners van a proveer una serie de pruebas de salud.

The 2016 Feria del Barrio is presented by Taller Puertorriqueño, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, GALAEI, HACE, and Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas. It is the only Latino festival celebrated in Philadelphia’s famed Centro de Oro, the heart of Latino Philadelphia’s commercial district. It celebrates arts, culture, education and economic development in the Latino community and attracts thousands of visitors from throughout the tristate region. Mas enfomcíon aquí.

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Feria del Barrio (Feria), the annual outdoor festival that brings thousands to Philadelphia’s famed Centro de Oro (Golden Center), will divert from its tradition of awarding a Latino arts, education or business leader so that it may recognize the Philadelphia Police Department and Philadelphia Fire Department. This year’s event falls on the 15th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks, and will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., on 5th Street between Lehigh Avenue and Cambria Street.

“Feria del Barrio is the only Latino community festival with a commercial corridor as its backdrop. As business owners, community organizations, and residents, we depend on the Philadelphia police and fire departments to be a part of this neighborhood’s vitality,” shared Dr. Carmen Febo, Executive Director of Taller Puertorriqueño, the festival’s lead organizing agency. “We wanted to recognize the first-responders in this community in honor of all that was sacrificed on 9/11,” she continued. Lieutenant Pete Rosario will accept on behalf of the Philadelphia Police Department, and Captain Peter Crespo will accept on behalf of the Philadelphia Fire Department.

In addition to the award ceremony, Feria has partnered with Telemundo62 to host a voter registration drive in advance of the upcoming presidential election. “Feria del Barrio has become a popular tradition for hundreds of families in the heart of Philadelphia’s Latino community,” said Ric Harris, President and General Manager of NBC10 and Telemundo62. “Telemundo62 is proud to be part of this beloved neighborhood festival that celebrates Latino culture throughout our region.”

The main performance this year will be acclaimed and award winning percussionist Pablo Batista, a recipient of the distinguished Pew Fellowship Award in Folk Art who toured and recorded with the late Grover Washington, Jr., from 1985 until Grover’s passing in 1999. Along with his group The Mambo Syndicate, they produce music that is a delicious blend of Afro-Caribbean music, Salsa and more. La Mega Radio contributes entertainment by Sylvio Mora and Swing D Guille who will join additional local talent to provide an afternoon of music, dance and fun.

With sponsorship support by Xfinity, Creative Philadelphia, PNC Bank, PECO, Health Partners and others, families are invited to enjoy children’s activities, including face painting, arts and crafts, as well as to learn more about community resources presented by area organizations and companies. Congreso de Latinos Unidos and Health Partners Plans will be providing a variety of health screenings.

Performing this year as Feria’s main act is the acclaimed and award winning percussionist Pablo Batista.  Mr. Batista is the recipient of the distinguished Pew Fellowship Award in Folk Art. He also toured and recorded with the late Grover Washington, Jr., from 1985 until Grover’s passing in 1999.  His music is a delicious blend of Afro-Caribbean music, Salsa and more.  Learn more about him  here.

Thank you to our 2015 Sponsors!

George Dennis’s Mambodelphia Dance Company incorporates the Mambo style into routines that keeps the Salsa On1 feeling while embracing the Salsa On2. Dennis had been dancing for more than 10 years and teaching for more than 7 years, and he brings his experience to the dance company. His company mixes fun, exciting routines that always leaves the audience wanting more.

AN ENGAGING, FUN AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT COMPRISED LAST  YEAR’S 31st FERIA DEL BARRIO COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

Feria 2015 thanks its sponsors for their generous support of the 31st Annual Neighborhood Festival

Philadelphia, PA –September 3, 2015— The 31^st Annual Feria del Barrio 2015 welcomes the community, and its many sponsors including Telemundo, Xfinity, Creative Philadelphia, PECO, Allied Construction, MEGA, PNC Bank, Southwest Airlines, Health Partners Plans, Keystone First, and Al Dia Newspaper on coming Sunday September 13^th, 2015 to what promises to be a full, educational, and fun event for the entire family.

Thanks to our sponsors and the firm conviction of the organizing committee, Taller Puertorriqueño, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, GALAEI, HACE and Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas, Feria has developed a track record of over three decades years of promoting Education, Economic Development and celebrating Latino heritage, arts and culture. As proof of its success and indisputable economic power, Feria del Barrio has been ranked as one of the largest Hispanic Festivals in the area, offering a variety of entertainment options for the entire family at no cost, while providing opportunities to educate the community on services and issues that impact them, stimulating economic development, and preserving traditions and promoting cultural and artistic exchanges among Philadelphia residents. This year Feria will feature the latest salsa attraction, directly from Puerto Rico, Pirulo y La Tribu.

A complete list of performers is below:

MC’s: María del Pilar, Ramón Zayas and Carolina Cardona

• 12:05-­12:10 Welcome–‐Feria begins Bienvenida
• 12:15-­12:35 Taller’s Children and Youth Dance Ensemble
•  12:35—1:50 Mural Dedication
• 1:00—1:30 José Nieves con Irving Robles y su Cuatro Son
•  1:35-2:00 Los Bomberos de la Calle
•  2:00-2:15 Raising of Puerto Rican Flag-State Representative Angel Cruz
•  2:15-­2:35 Mambodelphia
•  2:35-­2:55 HACE and Congreso, Xfinity-Telemundo, Award Presentation to Bill Salas
•  3:05-3:40 Chico Swagg
• 3:50-­4:30 La Banda Loca
•  4:30—5:30 Pirulo y la Tribu
• 5:30 Feria ends. Farewell.

FERIA del BARRIO 2015 welcomes inquiries from media organizations, journalists and bloggers.

–Please direct your inquiries to Yvette Nuñez at nunezy@congreso.net or Carmen Febo at (215) 426-3311 cfebo@tallerpr.org.

In your email, please include the name of the publication/broadcaster/website/blog you are working for and the specific nature of your inquiry.

About FERIA del BARRIO–Serving as one of Philadelphia’s largest celebrations of Latino arts and culture, the annual Feria del Barrio brings together thousands of community residents from throughout the Greater Philadelphia region for a FREE family event featuring some of the world’s most renowned musical artists. Dozens of community agencies, corporate sponsors and vendors line the city’s historical Centro de Oro for access to the nation’s fastest growing market. Feria del Barrio is done in collaboration with Taller Puertorriqueño (lead agency), Congreso del Latinos Unidos, HACE, and Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas.