Hispanic Heritage Festival

Pembroke Pines, FL (July 30, 2025) – The City of Pembroke Pines invites all ages to the second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival which will include a showcase of food & goods, live music performances, and activities on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 5 to 9 PM at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way.

Event Details

This free event will provide nonstop fun and lots of dancing to celebrate Hispanic Heritage in the City of Pembroke Pines, made possible with the support from the Broward County Cultural Division. For more information, please visit https://www.ppines.com/1755/Hispanic-Heritage-Festival.

Festival Highlights

El Escenario, sponsored by Baptist Health -- Live performances by salsa legends:

Frankie Ruiz Jr. ("Hijo de la Salsa")
Melina Almodóvar (“La Muñeca de la Salsa”)
Cachi y Saoco Nuevo Band (Salsa Dura & Latin Groove)

Abuela's House, sponsored by Publix -- Cozy lounge with:

Free coffee, mini sandwiches, lemonade
Flower garden walk-through

Voces y Pasos, sponsored by El Zol --Roaming cultural performances including:

Flamenco dancers
Mariachi musicians
Other traditional acts

El Patio --Family-friendly fun with:

Meet & Greet: Maribel and Bruno from Encanto
Traditional Hispanic backyard games (like fútbol)
Piñata Party photo area

La Cueva, sponsored by Aficionados Premium Cigars -- A chill zone for Abuelos and Papás:

Live cigar roller
Classic domino tables

Cartas y Corazones -- Crafting corner where guests can:

Write Spanish notes to friends & family
Celebrate love, language, and tradition

El Mercado -- Vibrant vendor marketplace featuring:

Jewelry, art, apparel, specialty items
Authentic Hispanic food & desserts from across Latin America

"La Cocina de Mama" -- interactive cooking with real Hispanic cooking utensils and play dough.

Stay Connected With The City!

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